CVE-2023-5124

Summary

CVE-2023-5124 is a vulnerability affecting the Pagelayer WordPress plugin before version 1.8.0. This issue allows administrators to insert malicious JavaScript code into a post's header or footer, bypassing the unfiltered_html restriction. This poses a significant security risk, particularly in multi-site WordPress configurations, where unintended scripts could potentially impact multiple sites. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, leading to potential data breaches or unauthorized access. Updating to the latest version of the plugin is strongly recommended to mitigate this risk.

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