CVE-2023-22715 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-22715: WordPress WP-CommentNavi Plugin <= 1.12.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Lester 'Gamerz' Chan
Product WP-CommentNavi
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 23, 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. (admin+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Lester 'GaMerZ' Chan WP-CommentNavi plugin <= 1.12.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP-CommentNavi versions up to 1.12.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts through plugin settings that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires admin access and user interaction to exploit, but affects all site visitors once injected. Update to version 1.12.2 or later to fix this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal session cookies or redirect users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers could execute attacker-controlled JavaScript, potentially compromising user accounts or spreading malware.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have WordPress admin access and trick a site owner into visiting a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 23, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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