CVE-2023-45604 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-45604: WordPress Get Custom Field Values Plugin <= 4.0.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Scott Reilly
Product Get Custom Field Values
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 18, 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 Scott Reilly Get Custom Field Values plugin <= 4.0.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Get Custom Field Values through version 4.0.1 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in how it handles custom field output. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect multiple components 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

Administrators or editors with malicious intent can steal session tokens, modify site content, or redirect users to phishing pages.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level site privileges (e.g., admin or editor role) and the victim must click a link or visit a page containing the payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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