CVE-2023-25028 WordPress CC Custom Taxonomy Plugin <= 1.0.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts via the CC Custom Taxonomy plugin, potentially leading to session hijacking or site compromise.
- 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-2023-25028?
CVE-2023-25028 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in chuyencode CC Custom Taxonomy, published on 24 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 chuyencode CC Custom Taxonomy plugin <= 1.0.1 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25028?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cc Custom Taxonomy Project Cc Custom Taxonomy.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25028?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25028 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-2023-25028 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25028 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hv54-4vmp-5687.