CVE-2023-23883 Cross-site scripting in WP Content Filter
An authenticated admin can inject malicious scripts via the WP Content Filter plugin, potentially compromising site integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-23883?
CVE-2023-23883 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in David Gwyer WP Content Filter, published on 9 May 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in David Gwyer WP Content Filter plugin <= 3.0.1 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23883?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp Content Filter - Censor All Offensive Content From Your Site Project Wp Content Filter - Censor All Offensive Content From Your Site.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23883?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23883 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-2023-23883 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23883 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vw8m-5568-cfv8.