CVE-2023-6161

Summary

CVE-2023-6161 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability affecting the WP Crowdfunding WordPress plugin before version 2.1.9. The issue stems from an unsanitized and escaped parameter, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts into a page. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as high-privilege users like admins could be targeted. Attackers could leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft. It is strongly recommended that users update the WP Crowdfunding plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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