CVE-2023-39164 HIGH

CVE-2023-39164: WordPress Molongui Plugin <= 4.6.19 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Molongui
Product Author Box for Authors, Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors – Molongui
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 4, 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 Molongui Author Box for Authors, Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors – Molongui plugin <= 4.6.19 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Molongui Author Box plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.6.19. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and affects the site's scope beyond the plugin itself.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies or performing actions as those users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-crafted content; site reputation may suffer.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 4, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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