CVE-2023-25490 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-25490: WordPress Archivist – Custom Archive Templates Plugin <= 1.7.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Eric Teubert
Product Archivist – Custom Archive Templates
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 Eric Teubert Archivist – Custom Archive Templates plugin <= 1.7.4 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Archivist – Custom Archive Templates versions up to 1.7.4 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in template handling. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts into archive templates. When another user views the affected template, the script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing data. The vulnerability requires administrative access and user interaction to exploit.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts into archive templates that execute when other users view them.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators can be tricked into viewing malicious templates, risking session hijacking or data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and the victim must view the affected template.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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