CVE-2023-28779 HIGH

CVE-2023-28779: WordPress Terms descriptions Plugin <= 3.4.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Vladimir Statsenko
Product Terms descriptions
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 10, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
View on NVD All CVEs

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 Vladimir Statsenko Terms descriptions plugin <= 3.4.4 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Terms descriptions through version 3.4.4 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in how it handles user input. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors who view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or redirecting users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers can be compromised; their session tokens or credentials may be stolen; site reputation damaged.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 10, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

Related vulnerabilities

08Related CVE

CVE-2026-15648 Brands for WooCommerce <= 3.8.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'width' Shortcode Attribute CVE-2026-65538 WordPress Machete plugin <= 5.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability CVE-2026-15464 WP Hotel Booking <= 2.3.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'widget_search' Shortcode Attribute CVE-2026-13425 Database for CF7 <= 1.2.6 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Array Form Field Values CVE-2026-15016 Paid Memberships Pro – Content Restriction, User Registration, & Paid Subscriptions <= 3.8.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting