CVE-2023-23677 WordPress GTmetrix for WordPress Plugin <= 0.4.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Q: What is CVE-2023-23677?

CVE-2023-23677 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in GTmetrix for WordPress, published on 30 Mar 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2023-23677 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23677 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-23677?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23677 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Low 3.8 Published 30 Mar 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can inject malicious scripts into the GTmetrix for WordPress plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or site integrity.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-23677?

CVE-2023-23677 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in GTmetrix for WordPress, published on 30 Mar 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GTmetrix GTmetrix for WordPress plugin <= 0.4.5 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23677?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gtmetrix Gtmetrix.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23677?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23677 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-2023-23677 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23677 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vvw6-hvh9-5fcq.