CVE-2023-45067 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-45067: WordPress WP Simple HTML Sitemap Plugin <= 2.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Ashish Ajani
Product WordPress Simple HTML Sitemap
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 18, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ashish Ajani WordPress Simple HTML Sitemap plugin <= 2.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WordPress Simple HTML Sitemap plugin through version 2.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into the sitemap configuration. When other users view the affected page, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially allowing session hijacking or credential theft. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view the sitemap.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, risking account compromise or data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must visit the affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 18, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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