CVE-2023-41863 HIGH

CVE-2023-41863: WordPress PeproDev CF7 Database Plugin <= 1.7.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Pepro Dev. Group
Product PeproDev CF7 Database
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 25, 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. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pepro Dev. Group PeproDev CF7 Database plugin <= 1.7.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

PeproDev CF7 Database versions up to 1.7.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators and users visiting crafted links risk session hijacking, data theft, and unauthorized site modifications.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 25, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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