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MEDIUM · 5.4

CVE-2023-0540

The GS Filterable Portfolio WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which c...

Vulnerability Description

The GS Filterable Portfolio WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 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
GspluginsGs Filterable Portfolio< 1.6.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-0540?

CVE-2023-0540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The GS Filterable Portfolio WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which c...

How severe is CVE-2023-0540?

CVE-2023-0540 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-2023-0540?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gsplugins Gs Filterable Portfolio.