Stored Cross-Site Scripting in QR Code Tag Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-5567

6.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Qr Code Tag
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-5567?

The QR Code Tag plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of inputs within the 'qrcodetag' shortcode. Attackers with contributor-level permissions can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that execute upon page access, compromising the integrity and security of affected websites.

Affected Version(s)

QR Code Tag 0 <= 1.0

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/qr-code-tag/tr...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Lana Codes
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