CVE-2023-35779 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-35779: WordPress Seed Fonts Plugin 2.3.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Seed Webs
Product Seed Fonts
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 Seed Webs Seed Fonts plugin <= 2.3.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Seed Fonts versions 2.3.1 and later contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated administrator to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data. The scope is changed, meaning the impact may extend beyond the vulnerable component itself.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers and steal data or modify site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account could be compromised to inject scripts affecting site visitors and data integrity.

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

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

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08Related CVE

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