PT-2023-19142 · Unknown · Arconix Shortcodes

István Márton + 1 · Published 2023-05-16 · Updated 2023-05-23 · CVE-2023-23703

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Arconix Shortcodes plugin versions <= 2.1.7

Description The issue is related to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. It affects users with contributor or higher authentication levels. There is no information provided about the estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide or details about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For Arconix Shortcodes plugin versions <= 2.1.7, update to a version higher than 2.1.7 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the plugin's functionality for users with contributor or higher authentication levels until a patch is available.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-23703

Affected Products

Arconix Shortcodes

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23703 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-23703 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/64201 · Telegram Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/arconix-shortcodes/wordpress-arconix-shortcodes-plugin-2-1-7-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note