CVE-2023-41661 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-41661: WordPress Smarty for WordPress Plugin <= 3.1.35 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Presspage Entertainment Inc.
Product Smarty for WordPress
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 29, 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 PressPage Entertainment Inc. Smarty for WordPress plugin <= 3.1.35 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Smarty for WordPress plugin through version 3.1.35 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors across the platform.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they visit the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or redirecting users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin-level access to the WordPress site; victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 29, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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