PT-2023-28067 · Unknown · Rescue Shortcodes

Yuyudhn · Published 2023-10-02 · Updated 2024-04-29 · CVE-2023-41728

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 Rescue Shortcodes versions through 2.5

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially leading to unauthorized access or other malicious activities.

Recommendations For versions through 2.5, update to a version that includes a fix for this issue, as using outdated versions may expose the system to stored XSS attacks. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-41728

Affected Products

Rescue Shortcodes

References · 4

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-41728 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41728 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/78345 · Telegram Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/rescue-shortcodes/wordpress-rescue-shortcodes-plugin-2-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note