Vulnerability Description
The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17 via the 'User-Agent' header. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getshieldsecurity | Shield Security | <= 17.0.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-simple-firewall/#developersProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/04/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-shiel
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/162dff28-94ea-4a47-a6cThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-simple-firewall/#developersProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/162dff28-94ea-4a47-a6cThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-0992?
CVE-2023-0992 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17 via the 'User-Agent' header. This makes it possible for unauthenticated ...
How severe is CVE-2023-0992?
CVE-2023-0992 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0992?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getshieldsecurity Shield Security.