CVE-2023-25059 WordPress avalex Plugin <= 3.0.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts into the avalex WordPress 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-2023-25059?
CVE-2023-25059 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in avalex – Automatically secure legal texts, published on 7 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 avalex GmbH avalex – Automatically secure legal texts plugin <= 3.0.3 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25059?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avalex Avalex.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25059?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25059 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-2023-25059 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25059 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9838-c2wv-jc32.