CVE-2023-28535 HIGH

CVE-2023-28535: WordPress Paytm Payment Donation Plugin <= 2.2.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Paytm
Product Paytm Payment Donation
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 14, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Paytm Paytm Payment Donation plugin <= 2.2.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Paytm Payment Donation versions up to 2.2.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site visitors.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they click a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site reputation and data security are at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-supplied link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 14, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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