PT-2023-27316 · Devaldi · Flowpaper Plugin

Mika · Published 2023-09-04 · Updated 2023-09-08 · CVE-2023-40197

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 Devaldi Ltd flowpaper plugin versions <= 1.9.9

Description The issue is related to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that affects the Devaldi Ltd flowpaper plugin. This vulnerability requires authentication and is limited to users with contributor or higher permissions. The vulnerability allows for the storage of malicious scripts, which can then be executed by other users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

Recommendations For Devaldi Ltd flowpaper plugin versions <= 1.9.9, consider disabling the plugin until a patch or updated version is available that addresses the Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the plugin for users with contributor or higher permissions to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-40197

Affected Products

Flowpaper Plugin

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-40197 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40197 · Security Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/flowpaper-lite-pdf-flipbook/wordpress-flowpaper-plugin-1-9-9-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/69776 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1698708137627332850 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1698661778937503905 · Twitter Post