Vulnerability Description
The EasyRotator for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'easyrotator' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.14 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dwuser | Easyrotator For Wordpress | <= 1.0.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/easyrotator-for-wordpress/tags/1.0.14Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3041e28e-d965-4672-ab1Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/easyrotator-for-wordpress/tags/1.0.14Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3041e28e-d965-4672-ab1Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5742?
CVE-2023-5742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The EasyRotator for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'easyrotator' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.14 due to insufficien...
How severe is CVE-2023-5742?
CVE-2023-5742 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-2023-5742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dwuser Easyrotator For Wordpress.