WordPress GD Security Headers Plugin <= 1.6.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-40330

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Gd Security Headers
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 September 2023

What is CVE-2023-40330?

The GD Security Headers plugin by Milan Petrovic is vulnerable to unauthenticated reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks in version 1.6.1 and earlier. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the plugin, potentially executing arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser. This can lead to data theft, session hijacking, and other malicious activities, emphasizing the importance of securing WordPress installations against such threats.

Affected Version(s)

GD Security Headers <= 1.6.1

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gd-security...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

minhtuanact (Patchstack Alliance)
.