PT-2023-31807 · Wpfactory · Wpfactory Back Button Widget

Ngô Thiên An · Published 2023-12-29 · Updated 2024-01-05 · CVE-2023-51399

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 WPFactory Back Button Widget versions 1.6.3 and earlier

Description The issue is related to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, also known as 'Cross-site Scripting', which allows Stored XSS. This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified.

Recommendations For WPFactory Back Button Widget versions 1.6.3 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.6.3 to resolve the issue. 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-2023-51399

Affected Products

Wpfactory Back Button Widget

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51399 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-51399 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/73947 · Telegram Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/back-button-widget/wordpress-back-button-widget-plugin-1-6-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1740682285316243632 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/65653 · Telegram Post