CVE-2023-0899 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-0899?

CVE-2023-0899 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0899?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Live Chat Shoutbox Project Wp Live Chat Shoutbox.

Vulnerability Description

The Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox WordPress plugin through 1.4.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the Shoutbox, leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admins.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Live Chat Shoutbox Project	Wp Live Chat Shoutbox	<= 1.4.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e95f925f-118e-4fa1-8e8f-9dc1bc698f12ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e95f925f-118e-4fa1-8e8f-9dc1bc698f12ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-0899?

CVE-2023-0899 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox WordPress plugin through 1.4.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the Shoutbox, leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting which could ...

How severe is CVE-2023-0899?

CVE-2023-0899 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0899?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Live Chat Shoutbox Project Wp Live Chat Shoutbox.