CVE-2023-40668 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-40668: WordPress Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd Plugin <= 2.16.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Pdfcrowd
Product Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 27, 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 Pdfcrowd Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd plugin <= 2.16.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Save as PDF plugin by Pdfcrowd contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.16.0. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users viewing affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Admins with high privileges could be tricked into visiting a malicious link, allowing attackers to steal session tokens or modify site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level admin privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 27, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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