Vulnerability Description
The Hostel WordPress plugin before 1.1.5.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kibokolabs | Hostel | <= 1.1.5 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b604afc8-61d0-4e98-8950-f3d29f9e9ee1ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b604afc8-61d0-4e98-8950-f3d29f9e9ee1ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-0545?
CVE-2023-0545 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The Hostel WordPress plugin before 1.1.5.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even w...
How severe is CVE-2023-0545?
CVE-2023-0545 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0545?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kibokolabs Hostel.