Vulnerability Description
The Restrict Usernames Emails Characters WordPress plugin before 3.1.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Benaceur-Php | Restrict Usernames Emails Characters | < 3.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/youki992/youki992.github.io/blob/master/others/apply2.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aba62286-9a82-4d5b-9b47-1fddde5da487/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/youki992/youki992.github.io/blob/master/others/apply2.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aba62286-9a82-4d5b-9b47-1fddde5da487/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6165?
CVE-2023-6165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The Restrict Usernames Emails Characters WordPress plugin before 3.1.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scr...
How severe is CVE-2023-6165?
CVE-2023-6165 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6165?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Benaceur-Php Restrict Usernames Emails Characters.