CVE-2023-4290 WP Matterport Shortcode < 2.1.7 - Reflected XSS
Reflected XSS in WP Matterport Shortcode allows attackers to execute scripts against admins via unescaped PHP_SELF variable.
- 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-2023-4290?
CVE-2023-4290 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown WP Matterport Shortcode, published on 16 Oct 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
The WP Matterport Shortcode WordPress plugin before 2.1.7 does not escape the PHP_SELF server variable when outputting it in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4290?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mpembed Wp Matterport Shortcode.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4290?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4290 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-2023-4290 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4290 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown WP Matterport Shortcode
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gx5h-6g66-6r78.