CVE-2023-41655 WordPress authLdap Plugin <= 2.5.9 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts into the authLdap plugin, potentially leading to code execution in the context of other users.
- 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-2023-41655?
CVE-2023-41655 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Andreas Heigl authLdap, published on 29 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 Andreas Heigl authLdap plugin <= 2.5.9 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41655?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Heiglandreas Authldap.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41655?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41655 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-2023-41655 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41655 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Andreas Heigl authLdap
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mwxf-r2gx-rf4m.