CVE-2023-40663 WordPress WP VR Plugin <= 8.3.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via reflected XSS in the WP VR 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-2023-40663?
CVE-2023-40663 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Rextheme WP VR, published on 27 Sep 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 Rextheme WP VR plugin <= 8.3.4 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40663?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rextheme Wp Vr.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40663?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40663 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-2023-40663 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40663 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Rextheme WP VR
- CVE-2025-6350 Cross-site scripting in WP VR – 360 Panorama and Free Virtual Tour Builder For WordPress
- CVE-2023-6529 WP VR < 8.3.15 - Unauthenticated Plugin Downgrade leading to XSS
- CVE-2023-1413 WP VR < 8.2.9 - Reflected XSS
- CVE-2023-0174 WP VR < 8.2.7 - Contributor+ Stored XSS
- CVE-2024-49293 WordPress WP VR plugin <= 8.5.4 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hm69-vvjm-4g4h.