CVE-2023-34174 WordPress BBS e-Popup Plugin <= 2.4.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

High 7.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via reflected XSS in the BBS e-Popup WordPress 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-2023-34174?

CVE-2023-34174 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in BBS e-Popup, published on 30 Aug 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 BBS e-Theme BBS e-Popup plugin <= 2.4.5 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-34174?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bbsetheme Bbs E-Popup.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34174?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-34174 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-2023-34174 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-34174 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g2r9-7pxp-qr7x.

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