Vulnerability Description
The Sitekit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'sitekit_iframe' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sitekit Project | Sitekit | <= 1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sitekit/trunk/inc/sitekit-shortcode-iPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2970788/sitekitPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/011c8a06-298e-4a53-9efThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sitekit/trunk/inc/sitekit-shortcode-iPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2970788/sitekitPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/011c8a06-298e-4a53-9efThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5071?
CVE-2023-5071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Sitekit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'sitekit_iframe' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output esc...
How severe is CVE-2023-5071?
CVE-2023-5071 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-2023-5071?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sitekit Project Sitekit.