CVE-2023-25796 WordPress WP BaiDu Submit Plugin <= 1.2.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts via the WP BaiDu Submit 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-2023-25796?
CVE-2023-25796 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Include WP BaiDu Submit, published on 3 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 Include WP BaiDu Submit plugin <= 1.2.1 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25796?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp Baidu Submit Project Wp Baidu Submit.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25796?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25796 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-2023-25796 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25796 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7j87-5rm8-pqgv.