CVE-2023-24004 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-24004: WordPress Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp Plugin <= 2.1.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Wpdevart
Product Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp
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 WPdevart Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp plugin <= 2.1.5 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Image and Video Lightbox plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.1.5. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Malicious admins or compromised admin accounts can steal visitor data, deface content, or redirect users to phishing sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (admin or editor role) and a 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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