VDB-222910 · CVE-2023-0066 · GCVE-0-2023-0066

Companion Sitemap Generator Plugin up to 4.5.1.1 on WordPress Shortcode Attribute cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Companion Sitemap Generator Plugin up to 4.5.1.1 on WordPress. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Shortcode Attribute Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-0066. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Companion Sitemap Generator Plugin up to 4.5.1.1 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Shortcode Attribute 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. CVE summarizes:

The Companion Sitemap Generator WordPress plugin through 4.5.1.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

The weakness was published 03/13/2023. The advisory is available at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-0066 since 01/05/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Companion Sitemap Generator Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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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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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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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/05/2023 🔍
03/13/2023 +67 days 🔍
03/13/2023 +0 days 🔍
04/04/2023 +22 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-0066 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-0066
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-222910

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2023 18:41
Updated: 04/04/2023 19:58
Changes: 03/13/2023 18:41 (39), 04/04/2023 19:58 (11)
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