Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Advanced Page Visit Counter Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-5529

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Advanced Page Visit Counter
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-5529?

The Advanced Page Visit Counter plugin for WordPress, prior to version 8.0.6, contains a vulnerability that fails to properly sanitize and escape certain settings. This security flaw can lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing users with high privileges, such as administrators, to execute harmful scripts on affected sites. Even in scenarios where the unfiltered_html capability is restricted, such as in a multisite environment, the vulnerability remains exploitable, potentially compromising site integrity and user data.

Affected Version(s)

Advanced Page Visit Counter 0 < 8.0.6

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-5529 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/095c9c35-2618-4f90-8435-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Furkan ÖZER
WPScan
.