CVE-2023-41241 WordPress SureCart Plugin <= 2.5.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts into the SureCart WordPress 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-2023-41241?

CVE-2023-41241 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SureCart WordPress Ecommerce For Creating Fast Online Stores, 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 SureCart WordPress Ecommerce For Creating Fast Online Stores plugin <= 2.5.0 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41241?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Surecart Surecart.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41241?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41241 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-2023-41241 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41241 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v694-8fvw-63mc.

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