PT-2023-31659 · WordPress · The Ultimate Dashboard – Custom Wordpress Dashboard

Emad · Published 2023-12-21 · Updated 2023-12-29 · CVE-2023-50828

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 Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard versions 3.7.11 and earlier

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. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not available.

Recommendations For Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard versions 3.7.11 and earlier, update to a version later than 3.7.11 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive areas of the dashboard to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the dashboard's web page generation features until the issue is resolved.

Exploit

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-50828

Affected Products

The Ultimate Dashboard – Custom Wordpress Dashboard

References · 5

• 🔥 https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ultimate-dashboard/wordpress-ultimate-dashboard-plugin-3-7-11-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-50828 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50828 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/65594 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1737854386335068517 · Twitter Post