CVE-2023-2743 WP ERP < 1.12.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Reflected XSS in WP ERP plugin allows attackers to execute scripts against high-privilege users like admins.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-2743?

CVE-2023-2743 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown WP ERP | Complete HR solution with recruitment & job listings | WooCommerce CRM & Accounting, published on 27 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The ERP WordPress plugin before 1.12.4 does not sanitise and escape the employee_name parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2743?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wedevs Wp Erp.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2743?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2743 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-2023-2743 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2743 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jhmf-mhgj-hjcw.

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