CVE-2023-29098 WordPress CopySafe Web Protection Plugin <= 3.13 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

High 7.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via reflected XSS in the CopySafe Web Protection plugin, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2023-29098?

CVE-2023-29098 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ArtistScope CopySafe Web Protection, published on 26 May 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

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ArtistScope CopySafe Web Protection plugin <= 3.13 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29098?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Artistscope Copysafe Web Protection.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29098?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29098 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-2023-29098 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29098 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mq75-2phw-pq82.

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