PT-2023-24711 · Yandex · Alexander Semikashev Yandex Metrica Counter

Yuyudhn · Published 2023-08-30 · Updated 2023-09-01 · CVE-2023-34173

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.9

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Alexander Semikashev Yandex Metrica Counter plugin versions <= 1.4.3

Description The issue is related to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that affects the Alexander Semikashev Yandex Metrica Counter plugin. This vulnerability requires authentication with admin+ privileges.

Recommendations For Alexander Semikashev Yandex Metrica Counter plugin versions <= 1.4.3, update to a version higher than 1.4.3 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the plugin's administrative interface to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-34173

Affected Products

Alexander Semikashev Yandex Metrica Counter

References · 4

• 🔥 https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/counter-yandex-metrica/wordpress-yandex-metrica-counter-plugin-1-4-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-34173 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34173 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1696892866864230484 · Twitter Post