CVE-2023-5658 WP MapIt <= 2.7.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts via the wp_mapit shortcode, executing them when other users view the page.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-5658?
CVE-2023-5658 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in phpwebdev WP MapIt, published on 7 Nov 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP MapIt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wp_mapit' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5658?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Chandnipatel Wp Mapit.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5658?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5658 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-2023-5658 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5658 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94fx-j29j-8g9p.