CVE-2023-31236 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-31236: WordPress Scripts n Styles Plugin <= 3.5.7 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Unfocus Projects
Product Scripts n Styles
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 12, 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 unFocus Projects Scripts n Styles plugin <= 3.5.7 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Scripts n Styles versions 3.5.7 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other users viewing affected pages. The vulnerability requires an admin to craft a malicious input and a victim to view the page, but can compromise user sessions and site integrity.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin accounts can inject malicious scripts affecting all site visitors and other administrators.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and victim must view a page containing the injected code.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 12, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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