Vulnerability Description
The Limit Login Attempts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via its lock logging feature in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the plugin's settings page. This only works when the plugin prioritizes use of the X-FORWARDED-FOR header, which can be configured in its settings.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Limit Login Attempts Project | Limit Login Attempts | <= 1.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2018/03/09/one-of-the-ten-most-popular-wor
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/04/update-now-severe-vulnerability-impacting
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cb8c80fc-3b51-4003-b22Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171824/WordPress-Limit-Login-Attempts-1.7.1
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2018/03/09/one-of-the-ten-most-popular-wor
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cb8c80fc-3b51-4003-b22Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1912?
CVE-2023-1912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Limit Login Attempts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via its lock logging feature in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 due to insufficient input sanitization a...
How severe is CVE-2023-1912?
CVE-2023-1912 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-2023-1912?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Limit Login Attempts Project Limit Login Attempts.