Vulnerability Description
The Simple Download Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcodes in versions up to, and including, 1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes like 'before' and 'after'. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin-Planet | Simple Download Counter | <= 1.6 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2963794Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/aa5f7f2a-c7b7-4339-a60Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2963794Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/aa5f7f2a-c7b7-4339-a60Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-4838?
CVE-2023-4838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Simple Download Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcodes in versions up to, and including, 1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization a...
How severe is CVE-2023-4838?
CVE-2023-4838 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-2023-4838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plugin-Planet Simple Download Counter.