CVE-2023-36503

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.4 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Jul 25, 2023
Updated: Aug 1, 2023
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2023-36503 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the MaxButtons plugin in WordPress versions 9.5.3 and below, specifically for contributors. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into a webpage viewed by other users, potentially stealing sensitive information or carrying out unauthorized actions. The Max Foundry plugin's authentication feature is the root cause of this issue, allowing the attacker to bypass security checks and execute scripts within a user's browser. Upgrading to the latest version of the plugin or disabling the plugin until a patch is available is recommended to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Max Foundry MaxButtons

Affected Vendors

  • Max Foundry

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