PT-2023-21131 · WordPress · Grant Kimball Simple Vimeo Shortcode

Mika · Published 2023-06-21 · Updated 2023-06-28 · CVE-2023-27443

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 Grant Kimball Simple Vimeo Shortcode plugin versions <= 2.9.1

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

Recommendations For Grant Kimball Simple Vimeo Shortcode plugin versions <= 2.9.1, update to a version higher than 2.9.1 to resolve the issue. At the moment, there is no information about additional mitigation measures or workarounds for this vulnerability.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-27443

Affected Products

Grant Kimball Simple Vimeo Shortcode

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27443 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-27443 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/65384 · Telegram Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/the-very-simple-vimeo-shortcode/wordpress-simple-vimeo-shortcode-plugin-2-9-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note