CVE-2023-45772 WordPress Proofreading Plugin <= 1.0.11 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Q: What is CVE-2023-45772?

CVE-2023-45772 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Scribit Proofreading, published on 24 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.

Q: Is CVE-2023-45772 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45772 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-45772?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45772 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.1 Published 24 Oct 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

An unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser via the Proofreading plugin.

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-2023-45772?

CVE-2023-45772 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Scribit Proofreading, published on 24 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

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Scribit Proofreading plugin <= 1.0.11 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45772?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Scribit Proofreading.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45772?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45772 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-2023-45772 being exploited?