CVE-2023-25485 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-25485: WordPress JSON Content Importer Plugin <= 1.3.15 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Bernhard Kux
Product JSON Content Importer
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 25, 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 Bernhard Kux JSON Content Importer plugin <= 1.3.15 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

JSON Content Importer versions up to 1.3.15 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the importer interface. When other users view affected content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view imported content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators can inadvertently inject malicious code affecting all site visitors who view imported content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level administrator privileges and a victim must view the affected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 25, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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