CVE-2023-38482 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-38482: WordPress Post Affiliate Pro Plugin <= 1.25.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Qualityunit
Product Post Affiliate Pro
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 3, 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 QualityUnit Post Affiliate Pro plugin <= 1.25.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Post Affiliate Pro versions up to 1.25.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. An admin must visit a specially crafted page to trigger the vulnerability. The injected script executes in the browser of anyone viewing the affected page, potentially compromising user sessions or stealing sensitive data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in the browsers of site visitors.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account could be used to inject scripts that steal visitor data or compromise user accounts.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges and trick an admin into visiting a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 3, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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