CVE-2023-22718 HIGH

CVE-2023-22718: WordPress User Meta Manager Plugin <= 3.4.9 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Jason Lau
Product User Meta Manager
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 23, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jason Lau User Meta Manager plugin <= 3.4.9 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

User Meta Manager through version 3.4.9 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a crafted link or page. When triggered, the injected script executes in the victim's browser with access to their session, potentially stealing credentials or performing actions on their behalf. The scope is changed, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser and steal session data or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions hijacked or be tricked into performing unintended actions on the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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08Related CVE

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