CVE-2023-22707 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-22707: WordPress Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks Plugin <= 4.9.9 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Wpsoul
Product Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 27, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (author+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Wpsoul Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks plugin <= 4.9.9 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks versions up to 4.9.9 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into page content. When other users view the affected page, the script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the page, stealing data or performing actions as those users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised user accounts, stolen session tokens, or unauthorized actions performed by site visitors viewing malicious pages.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (e.g., admin or editor role) and a victim must view the affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 27, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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