VDB-218512 · CVE-2023-0174 · GCVE-0-2023-0174

WP VR Plugin up to 8.2.6 on WordPress Shortcode cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WP VR Plugin up to 8.2.6 on WordPress. This affects an unknown function of the component Shortcode Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-0174. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WP VR Plugin up to 8.2.6 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was disclosed 01/17/2023. The advisory is shared for download at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-0174 since 01/11/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 8.2.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

WP VR Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: WP VR Plugin 8.2.7

Timelineinfo

01/11/2023 🔍
01/17/2023 +6 days 🔍
01/17/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/25/2025 +798 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-0174 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-0174
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-218512

Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2023 20:49
Updated: 03/25/2025 23:14
Changes: 01/17/2023 20:49 (40), 02/09/2023 14:49 (1), 03/25/2025 23:14 (26)
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