CVE-2023-2705
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2023-2705 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The gAppointments WordPress plugin before 1.10.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against admin. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The gAppointments WordPress plugin before 1.10.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against admin
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gappointments | Gappointments | < 1.10.0 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0b3c83ad-d490-4ca3-8589-39163ea5e24bExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0b3c83ad-d490-4ca3-8589-39163ea5e24bExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2705?
The gAppointments WordPress plugin before 1.10.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against admin
How severe is CVE-2023-2705?
CVE-2023-2705 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2705?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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