CVE-2023-40676 WordPress Slimstat Analytics Plugin <= 5.0.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts into the Slimstat Analytics plugin, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.
- 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-2023-40676?
CVE-2023-40676 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Jason Crouse, VeronaLabs Slimstat Analytics, published on 27 Sep 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 Jason Crouse, VeronaLabs Slimstat Analytics plugin <= 5.0.8 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40676?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp-Slimstat Slimstat Analytics.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40676?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40676 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-2023-40676 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40676 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Jason Crouse, VeronaLabs Slimstat Analytics
- CVE-2022-45373 WordPress Slimstat Analytics Plugin <= 5.0.4 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
- CVE-2023-4598 Slimstat Analytics <= 5.0.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Blind SQL Injection via Shortcode
- CVE-2023-0630 Slimstat Analytics < 4.9.3.3 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection
- CVE-2024-9548 Slimstat Analytics <= 5.2.6 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
- CVE-2022-45366 WordPress Slimstat Analytics Plugin <= 5.0.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j64r-g4fh-35vf.