CVE-2023-5641
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CVE-2023-5641 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Martins Free & Easy SEO BackLink Link Building Network WordPress plugin before 1.2.30 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 high privilege users such as admin. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Martins Free & Easy SEO BackLink Link Building Network WordPress plugin before 1.2.30 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 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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Martinstools | Free \& Easy Link Building | < 1.2.30 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0a6c253-71f2-415d-a6ec-022f2eafc13bExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0a6c253-71f2-415d-a6ec-022f2eafc13bExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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