CVE-2023-32595 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-32595: WordPress Sunny Search Plugin <= 1.0.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Palasthotel By Edward Bock, Katharina Rompf
Product Sunny Search
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 25, 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 Palasthotel by Edward Bock, Katharina Rompf Sunny Search plugin <= 1.0.2 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Sunny Search versions up to 1.0.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and affects the site's integrity and confidentiality. Site owners should update to a version newer than 1.0.2 to mitigate this risk.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators are at risk of session hijacking, credential theft, or malware injection if they click malicious links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 25, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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