CVE-2023-24403 WordPress bbPress Voting Plugin <= 2.1.11.0 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
An authenticated admin can inject malicious scripts into the bbPress Voting plugin, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.
- 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-2023-24403?
CVE-2023-24403 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP For The Win bbPress Voting, published on 6 Apr 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WP For The Win bbPress Voting plugin <= 2.1.11.0 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-24403?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpforthewin Bbpress Voting.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24403?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-24403 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-2023-24403 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-24403 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4rm-24j6-m53h.