CVE-2023-34368 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-34368: WordPress Kanban Boards for WordPress Plugin <= 2.5.20 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Kanban For Wordpress
Product Kanban Boards for WordPress
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 22, 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 Kanban for WordPress Kanban Boards for WordPress plugin <= 2.5.20 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Kanban Boards for WordPress plugin through version 2.5.20 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts into kanban board content. When other users view the affected board, the script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens or perform actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in the browsers of users viewing kanban boards.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject scripts that steal other users' session cookies or perform unauthorized actions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must view the affected kanban board.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 22, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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