CVE-2023-24002 WordPress YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt Plugin <= 2.6.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts via stored XSS in the YouTube Embed 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-2023-24002?
CVE-2023-24002 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt, published on 6 Apr 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 WPdevart YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt plugin <= 2.6.3 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-24002?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpdevart Youtube Embed\, Playlist and Popup.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24002?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-24002 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-2023-24002 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-24002 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt
Sources
Also known as GHSA-59w4-4m28-4346.