Vulnerability Description
The Weaver Xtreme Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping of the profile display name in versions up to, and including, 5.0.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Weavertheme | Weaver Xtreme Theme | <= 5.0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/weaver-xtreme/5.0.7/includes/lib-contePatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/04/hiding-in-plain-sight-cross-site-scriptin
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5b2bef63-c871-45e4-bb0Third Party Advisory
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/weaver-xtreme/5.0.7/includes/lib-contePatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5b2bef63-c871-45e4-bb0Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1403?
CVE-2023-1403 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Weaver Xtreme Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping of the profile display name in versions up to, and including, 5.0.7. This makes it possi...
How severe is CVE-2023-1403?
CVE-2023-1403 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1403?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Weavertheme Weaver Xtreme Theme.