VDB-248206 · CVE-2023-49747 · GCVE-0-2023-49747

WebFactory Guest Author Plugin up to 2.3 on WordPress cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WebFactory Guest Author Plugin up to 2.3 on WordPress. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-49747. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in WebFactory Guest Author Plugin up to 2.3 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. 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:

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WebFactory Ltd Guest Author allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Guest Author: from n/a through 2.3.

The weakness was released 12/15/2023 by Emad. The advisory is available at patchstack.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-49747 since 11/30/2023. 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

Vendor

WebFactory

Name

Guest Author Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Temp Score: 2.4
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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NVD Base Score: 5.4
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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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: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/30/2023 🔍
12/15/2023 +15 days 🔍
12/15/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/11/2024 +27 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Researcher: Emad
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-49747 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-49747
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-248206

Entryinfo

Created: 12/15/2023 17:01
Updated: 01/11/2024 14:48
Changes: 12/15/2023 17:01 (49), 01/11/2024 14:48 (12)
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