CVE-2023-27452 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-27452: WordPress Button Generator – easily Button Builder Plugin <= 2.3.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Wow-Company
Product Button Generator – easily Button Builder
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 22, 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 Wow-Company Button Generator – easily Button Builder plugin <= 2.3.3 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Button Generator plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.3.3. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into button configurations. When other users view pages containing the affected buttons, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view pages with the affected buttons.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised user sessions, stolen credentials, or malware distribution to site visitors via trusted admin-created content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level admin or editor privileges and a victim must view a page containing the malicious button.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 22, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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