CVE-2023-36530 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-36530: WordPress SP Project & Document Manager Plugin <= 4.67 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Smartypants
Product SP Project & Document Manager
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 10, 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 Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager plugin <= 4.67 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SP Project & Document Manager versions 4.67 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Impact is limited to low-level data exposure and site defacement.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or deface content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated admins can inject scripts affecting other users; requires immediate patching to prevent data theft or site tampering.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level admin or manager privileges and the victim must visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 10, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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