CVE-2023-24385 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-24385: WordPress Media Library Assistant Plugin <= 3.11 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor David Lingren
Product Media Library Assistant
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 17, 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. (author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in David Lingren Media Library Assistant plugin <= 3.11 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Media Library Assistant versions up to 3.11 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin interface. When another user views the affected content, the script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing sensitive data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the plugin's interface.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators can be compromised; site data and user sessions at risk if malicious scripts are injected.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be an authenticated administrator; victim must visit the affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 17, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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