CVE-2023-23994 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-23994: WordPress Auto Hide Admin Bar Plugin <= 1.6.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Marcel Bootsman
Product Auto Hide Admin Bar
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 7, 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 Marcel Bootsman Auto Hide Admin Bar plugin <= 1.6.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Auto Hide Admin Bar versions up to 1.6.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other site users. The vulnerability requires an admin to craft a malicious input and a user to interact with the affected page. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the admin bar.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject malicious code affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or spreading malware.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 7, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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