CVE-2023-23972 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-23972: WordPress Social Like Box and Page by WpDevArt Plugin <= 0.8.39 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Smplug-In
Product Social Like Box and Page by WpDevArt
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 6, 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+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Smplug-in Social Like Box and Page by WpDevArt plugin <= 0.8.39 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Social Like Box and Page by WpDevArt WordPress plugin through version 0.8.39 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but once injected, the malicious code runs for all users viewing affected pages.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they view the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject malicious scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or redirecting users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin account access and the victim must visit a page containing the injected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 6, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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