PT-2023-21955 · Vladimir Statsenko · Terms Descriptions Plugin

Kindaichi Hiro · Published 2023-08-10 · Updated 2023-08-15 · CVE-2023-28779

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Vladimir Statsenko Terms descriptions plugin versions <= 3.4.4

Description The issue is related to an Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This type of vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into a website, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.

Recommendations For versions <= 3.4.4, update to a version higher than 3.4.4 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive areas of the plugin to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the plugin until the issue is resolved.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-28779

Affected Products

Terms Descriptions Plugin

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28779 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28779 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1689649792761425921 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/terms-descriptions/wordpress-terms-descriptions-plugin-3-4-4-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/68202 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/cracbot/status/1689879422185439233 · Twitter Post