CVE-2023-37981

Summary

CVE-2023-37981 is a newly discovered cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WPKube Authors List plugin versions 2.0.2 and below. An attacker can exploit this unauthenticated reflection XSS weakness to inject malicious scripts into a targeted website, potentially stealing user data or taking control of the affected site. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or authentication, making it easier for attackers to execute their assaults. Site owners using outdated plugin versions are urged to upgrade as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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