WordPress Responsive Column Widgets Plugin <= 1.2.7 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-47520

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Responsive Column Widgets
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2023

Summary

The Responsive Column Widgets plugin by Michael Uno is susceptible to an unauthenticated reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw exists in versions prior to 1.2.7, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser. Such an exploitation could lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the user and potentially compromise the security of affected WordPress sites.

Affected Version(s)

Responsive Column Widgets <= 1.2.7

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/responsive-...
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

Le Ngoc Anh (Patchstack Alliance)
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