Vulnerability · Published Nov 27, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2023-4514Mmm Simple File List <= 2.3 - Contributor+ Stored XSS
Medium 5.4
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in Mmm Simple File List from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 36% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)5.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 63.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Mmm Simple File List WordPress plugin through 2.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Mmm Simple File List | 0 – through 2.3 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365b15e6-3755-4ed5-badd-c9dd962bd9fa exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description