PT-2023-31540 · WordPress · Advanced Page Visit Counter

Abu Hurayra + 1 · Published 2023-12-14 · Updated 2023-12-18 · CVE-2023-50371

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 Advanced Page Visit Counter – Most Wanted Analytics Plugin for WordPress versions n/a through 8.0.6

Description The issue is related to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, also known as Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This allows Stored XSS, which can be used to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information provided about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For versions n/a through 8.0.6, update to a version later than 8.0.6 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is available. Restrict access to the plugin's functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the plugin's features that allow user input until the issue is resolved.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-50371

Affected Products

Advanced Page Visit Counter

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50371 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-50371 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/64016 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/63683 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1735288437119607086 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/advanced-page-visit-counter/wordpress-advanced-page-visit-counter-plugin-8-0-6-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note