CVE-2023-32580 WordPress Password Protected Plugin <= 2.6.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Administrators can inject malicious scripts into the Password Protected 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-2023-32580?
CVE-2023-32580 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WPExperts Password Protected, published on 23 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 WPExperts Password Protected plugin <= 2.6.2 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32580?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpexperts Password Protected.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32580?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32580 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-2023-32580 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32580 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in WPExperts Password Protected
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p2qr-99p4-hq58.