WordPress Seriously Simple Stats Plugin <= 1.5.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-45005

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Seriously Simple Stats
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 October 2023

What is CVE-2023-45005?

The Seriously Simple Stats plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an unauthenticated reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.5.1. This security flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the plugin, potentially compromising the security of the website and its users. Website administrators utilizing this plugin should consider updating to a secured version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Seriously Simple Stats <= 1.5.1

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/seriously-s...
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

Rafie Muhammad (Patchstack)
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