Vulnerability · Published Jun 12, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2023-0431File Away <= 3.9.9.0.1 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Medium 5.4
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in File Away from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 31% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)5.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 68.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The File Away WordPress plugin through 3.9.9.0.1 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.
Affected products (as reported)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fdcbd9a3-552d-439e-b283-1d3d934889af exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description