WordPress NextScripts Plugin <= 4.4.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-49183

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-49183?

A vulnerability in NextScripts' Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress allows for reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This occurs when unvalidated input is processed during web page generation, potentially enabling attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser. Affected versions range from n/a through 4.4.2, posing significant risks to user data and security. Administrators are urged to review their plugin versions and implement available security measures.

Affected Version(s)

NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster <= 4.4.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/social-netw...
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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