CVE-2023-25712 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-25712: WordPress Opt-Out for Google Analytics Plugin <= 2.3.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Wp-Buddy
Product Google Analytics Opt-Out
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 7, 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 WP-Buddy Google Analytics Opt-Out plugin <= 2.3.4 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Google Analytics Opt-Out plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.3.4. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other site users. The vulnerability requires an admin to craft and save a malicious input, and the injected code runs with the privileges of the user viewing the affected page.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject malicious scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or redirecting users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and user interaction (victim must view the page with injected content).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 7, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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