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MEDIUM · 5.4

CVE-2023-0165

The Cost Calculator WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allo...

Vulnerability Description

The Cost Calculator WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NicdarkCost Calculator<= 1.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-0165?

CVE-2023-0165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Cost Calculator WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allo...

How severe is CVE-2023-0165?

CVE-2023-0165 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0165?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nicdark Cost Calculator.