CVE-2023-25462 WordPress WP htaccess Control Plugin <= 3.5.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts via the WP htaccess Control 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-2023-25462?
CVE-2023-25462 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in antonioandrade WP htaccess Control, published on 30 Aug 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 WP htaccess Control plugin <= 3.5.1 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25462?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Antonioandrade Wp Htaccess Control.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25462?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25462 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-2023-25462 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25462 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pv6p-fgg5-65vf.