What the vulnerability does
01Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in WDS Multisite Aggregate Plugin up to 1.0.0 on WordPress. Affected is the function update_options of the file includes/WDS_Multisite_Aggregate_Options.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.0.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 49e0bbcb6ff70e561365d9e0d26426598f63ca12. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-233364.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The WDS Multisite Aggregate plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. This allows attackers to steal session tokens, modify site content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or modify site content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site users' accounts and data are at risk if an attacker with basic site access injects malicious code.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) and victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 10, 2023
CVE published
August 6, 2024
Record updated
