CVE-2023-47518 WordPress Restrict Categories Plugin <= 2.6.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via reflected XSS in the Restrict Categories plugin, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2023-47518?
CVE-2023-47518 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Matthew Muro Restrict Categories, published on 14 Nov 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 Matthew Muro Restrict Categories plugin <= 2.6.4 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47518?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vfbpro Restrict Categories.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47518?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-47518 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-2023-47518 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-47518 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vrg-qw2q-8rhf.