CVE-2023-25461 WordPress Wp-Insert Plugin <= 2.5.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

An authenticated admin can inject malicious scripts into the Wp-Insert plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or 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-2023-25461?

CVE-2023-25461 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in namithjawahar Wp-Insert, published on 25 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 namithjawahar Wp-Insert plugin <= 2.5.0 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25461?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smartlogix Wp-Insert.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25461?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25461 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-2023-25461 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25461 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4g2-785h-m856.

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