CVE-2023-45640 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-45640: WordPress WP ULike Plugin <= 4.6.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Technowich
Product WP ULike – Most Advanced WordPress Marketing Toolkit
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 24, 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 TechnoWich WP ULike – Most Advanced WordPress Marketing Toolkit plugin <= 4.6.8 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP ULike versions up to 4.6.8 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site users' accounts and data are at risk if a low-privilege user injects malicious code into the plugin.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 24, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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