CVE-2023-29437 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-29437: WordPress Connections Business Directory Plugin <= 10.4.36 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Steven A. Zahm
Product Connections Business Directory
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 26, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Steven A. Zahm Connections Business Directory plugin <= 10.4.36 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Connections Business Directory contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 10.4.36. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a page containing the attacker's payload. Impact is limited to low-level data theft or session hijacking within the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other users; requires immediate update to patch version.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a user account on the site; victim must visit a page with the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 26, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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