CVE-2023-2600

CVSS 3.1 Score 9.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jun 19, 2023
Updated: Nov 7, 2023
CWE ID 269

Summary

CVE-2023-2600 is a vulnerability affecting the Custom Base Terms plugin used in WordPress. Before version 1.0.3, the plugin fails to sanitize and escape certain settings, making it susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. High-privilege users, including admins, can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into the system, bypassing the unfiltered_html capability restriction, even in multisite setups. This issue poses a significant risk and requires immediate remediation by updating to the latest plugin version or implementing additional security measures.

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