CVE-2023-2296 Loginizer 1.7.8 - Reflected XSS

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Reflected XSS in Loginizer plugin allows attackers to execute scripts against admin users, potentially leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-2296?

CVE-2023-2296 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown Loginizer, published on 30 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Loginizer WordPress plugin before 1.7.9 does not escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2296?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Loginizer Loginizer.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2296?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-2296 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2296 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4r9-j9g9-mx2m.

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