CVE-2023-32498 WordPress Easy Form by AYS Plugin <= 1.2.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

An authenticated admin can inject malicious scripts into the Easy Form by AYS WordPress plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or site integrity.

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-2023-32498?

CVE-2023-32498 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Easy Form by AYS, published on 23 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 Easy Form team Easy Form by AYS plugin <= 1.2.0 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ays-Pro Easy Form.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32498 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-2023-32498 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32498 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c648-89pq-75mv.

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