Vulnerability Description
The TaxoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Suggest Terms Title field in versions up to, and including, 3.6.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Editor+ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taxopress | Taxopress | <= 3.6.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-tags/trunk/inc/suggestterms-fuPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1c051bfd-2754-4faf-806Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-tags/trunk/inc/suggestterms-fuPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1c051bfd-2754-4faf-806Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2168?
CVE-2023-2168 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The TaxoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Suggest Terms Title field in versions up to, and including, 3.6.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and out...
How severe is CVE-2023-2168?
CVE-2023-2168 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2168?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Taxopress Taxopress.