CVE-2023-34180 HIGH

CVE-2023-34180: WordPress Google Fonts For WordPress Plugin <= 3.0.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Kaplugins
Product Google Fonts For WordPress
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 30, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KAPlugins Google Fonts For WordPress plugin <= 3.0.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Google Fonts For WordPress plugin through version 3.0.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger but can affect multiple users across the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitor accounts and admin sessions can be compromised; site reputation and user data at risk if malicious scripts are injected.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A visitor or admin must view a page containing the attacker's injected payload. No authentication required to inject the payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 30, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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