CVE-2023-26537 WordPress WP No External Links Plugin <= 1.0.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

Administrators can inject malicious scripts via the WP No External Links 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-2023-26537?

CVE-2023-26537 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in nicolly WP No External Links, published on 16 Jun 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 nicolly WP No External Links plugin <= 1.0.2 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26537?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wp No External Links Project Wp No External Links.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26537?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-26537 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-2023-26537 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-26537 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v5r4-m768-9j9f.

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