WordPress Permalinks Customizer Plugin <= 2.8.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-47773

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Permalinks Customizer
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-47773?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the YAS Global Team Permalinks Customizer plugin, affecting versions up to 2.8.2. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, which could lead to session hijacking, defacement of web pages, or redirecting users to malicious sites. Proper input validation and sanitization are crucial to mitigate these types of security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Permalinks Customizer <= 2.8.2

References

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