CVE-2023-4290
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CVE-2023-4290 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Matterport Shortcode WordPress plugin before 2.1.7 does not escape the PHP_SELF server variable when outputting it in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues which could be used against high privilege users such as admin. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP Matterport Shortcode WordPress plugin before 2.1.7 does not escape the PHP_SELF server variable when outputting it in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues which could be used against high privilege users such as 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mpembed | Wp Matterport Shortcode | < 2.1.7 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5fad5245-a089-4ba3-9958-1e2c3d066eeaExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5fad5245-a089-4ba3-9958-1e2c3d066eeaExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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