Vulnerability Description
The Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Custom CSS metabox in all versions up to and including 2.10.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brainstormforce | Spectra | < 2.10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://advisory.abay.sh/cve-2023-6486ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d4933a30-974f-487d-944Third Party Advisory
- https://youtu.be/t5K745dBsT0Exploit
- https://advisory.abay.sh/cve-2023-6486ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d4933a30-974f-487d-944Third Party Advisory
- https://youtu.be/t5K745dBsT0Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6486?
CVE-2023-6486 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Custom CSS metabox in all versions up to and including 2.10.3 due to insufficient inp...
How severe is CVE-2023-6486?
CVE-2023-6486 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-2023-6486?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Brainstormforce Spectra.