CVE-2023-41948 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-41948: WordPress Cookie Notice & Consent Plugin <= 1.6.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Christoph Rado
Product Cookie Notice & Consent
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 25, 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 Christoph Rado Cookie Notice & Consent plugin <= 1.6.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Cookie Notice & Consent versions up to 1.6.0 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into the plugin settings. When other users view pages with the cookie notice, the injected script executes in their browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires both admin access and user interaction (page visit).

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view the cookie notice.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Malicious admins or compromised admin accounts can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, risking session hijacking or credential theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level admin privileges and a victim must visit a page displaying the cookie notice.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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