CVE-2023-45609 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-45609: WordPress Powr Pack Plugin <= 2.1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Powr.io
Product Contact Form – Custom Builder, Payment Form, and More
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 30, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in POWR.Io Contact Form – Custom Builder, Payment Form, and More allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Contact Form – Custom Builder, Payment Form, and More: from n/a through 2.1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Contact Form plugin for POWR.io contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.1.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into form fields. When other users view the affected form or its data, the injected code executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing sensitive information.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view the form or submitted data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

User sessions and data could be compromised if attackers inject scripts into your contact forms.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site and the victim must view the affected form or data.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 30, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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