CVE-2023-5605

CVSS 3.1 Score 4.8 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Nov 6, 2023
Updated: Dec 4, 2023
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2023-5605 is a vulnerability that affects the URL Shortify WordPress plugin before version 1.7.9.1. It allows high privilege users, such as admin, to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. The vulnerability has a base severity of MEDIUM with a base score of 4.8 according to NIST's National Vulnerability Database (NVD). The exploitability score is 1.7, and the attack vector is through the network. The potential danger it poses to an organization includes low integrity and confidentiality impact, but no availability impact. To remediate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the plugin to version 1.7.9.1 or later to ensure that the settings are properly sanitized and escaped, preventing potential attacks that could compromise website security or user data.

Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.

Share

Prioritize, Pinpoint, and Act to Prevent Vulnerability Exploits with Recorded Future

Note: This is just a basic overview providing quick insights into CVE-2023-5605 information. Gain full access to comprehensive CVE data, third party vulnerabilities, compromised credentials and more with Recorded Future
  • Gain complete coverage of your cyber, third party, and physical attack surface
  • Proactively mitigate threats before they turn into costly attacks
  • Make fast, effective, data-driven decisions

Book your demo

Sign in

Back to Vulnerability Database