CVE-2023-39164

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.1 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Sep 4, 2023
Updated: Sep 12, 2023
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2023-39164 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Molongui Author Box plugin for WordPress. Versions 4.6.19 and below are vulnerable to this unauthenticated attack. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the plugin's interface, exploiting the vulnerability to steal user data or take control of the affected site. This poses a serious threat to websites running the vulnerable plugin, potentially leading to data breaches or site takeovers. Users are advised to update their Molongui Author Box plugin to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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