CVE-2023-46066 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-46066: WordPress Mediabay Plugin <= 1.6 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Codedrafty
Product Mediabay – Media Library Folders
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 16, 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. (editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Codedrafty Mediabay – Media Library Folders plugin <= 1.6 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Mediabay – Media Library Folders versions up to 1.6 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts into the plugin that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires administrator privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors across the application.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the plugin's pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or redirecting users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 16, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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