CVE-2023-24003 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-24003: WordPress WP Popups Plugin <= 2.1.4.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Timersys
Product WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 6, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Timersys WP Popups – WordPress Popup plugin <= 2.1.4.8 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Popups versions up to 2.1.4.8 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into popup content. When other users view the affected popups, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view popups, stealing sessions or performing unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors and administrators viewing popups may have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to malicious sites without their knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must view a popup containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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08Related CVE

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