Vulnerability Description
The Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the featured image alt text in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fifu | Featured Image From Url | < 4.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/featured-image-from-url/trunk/admin/cPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/featured-image-from-url/trunk/admin/mPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d4d5ae93-000e-4001-adfThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/featured-image-from-url/trunk/admin/cPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/featured-image-from-url/trunk/admin/mPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d4d5ae93-000e-4001-adfThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6561?
CVE-2023-6561 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the featured image alt text in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.3 due to insufficient inp...
How severe is CVE-2023-6561?
CVE-2023-6561 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-2023-6561?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fifu Featured Image From Url.