CVE-2023-33213 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-33213: WordPress wpView Plugin <= 1.3.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Gvectors
Product Display Custom Fields – wpView
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 19, 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 gVectors Display Custom Fields – wpView plugin <= 1.3.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Display Custom Fields – wpView through version 1.3.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in how it handles custom field output. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view pages containing the affected custom fields. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when viewing custom field content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin or editor accounts can inject persistent scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (e.g., admin or editor role) and the victim must view a page with the malicious custom field.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 19, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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