CVE-2023-45073

Summary

CVE-2023-45073 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting versions 1.3.2 and below of the Michael Koch Mendeley Plugin for admin users. An attacker can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious scripts into a targeted user's account, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or taking control of the user's account. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires no user interaction and can lead to significant security risks. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest plugin version as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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