CVE-2023-41949 WordPress iFolders Plugin <= 1.5.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts via the iFolders plugin, potentially leading to session hijacking or site compromise.
- 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-2023-41949?
CVE-2023-41949 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Avirtum iFolders, published on 25 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+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Avirtum iFolders plugin <= 1.5.0 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41949?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avirtum Ifolders.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41949?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41949 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-2023-41949 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41949 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m43v-v86m-9wxf.