CVE-2023-31091 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-31091: WordPress Dynamically Register Sidebars Plugin <= 1.0.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Pradeep Singh
Product Dynamically Register Sidebars
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 17, 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 Pradeep Singh Dynamically Register Sidebars plugin <= 1.0.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Dynamically Register Sidebars versions up to 1.0.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in sidebar configuration handling. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the integrity and confidentiality of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view or interact with sidebar settings.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators with high privileges could inject scripts affecting other users' sessions and data on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access and the victim must visit an affected page or interact with a sidebar.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 17, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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