Vulnerability Description
The Short URL plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'comment' parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in versions up to, and including, 1.6.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kaizencoders | Short Url | <= 1.6.4 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2931815/shorten-url/trunk/shorten-uPatch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/shorten-url/#developersRelease Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5f29f35-da79-4389-a0aThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2931815/shorten-url/trunk/shorten-uPatch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/shorten-url/#developersRelease Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5f29f35-da79-4389-a0aThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1602?
CVE-2023-1602 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The Short URL plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'comment' parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in versions up to, and including,...
How severe is CVE-2023-1602?
CVE-2023-1602 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1602?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kaizencoders Short Url.