CVE-2023-46200 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-46200: WordPress Smart App Banner Plugin <= 1.1.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Stephen Darlington, Wandle Software Limited
Product Smart App Banner
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 27, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Stephen Darlington, Wandle Software Limited Smart App Banner plugin <= 1.1.3 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Smart App Banner versions up to 1.1.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with admin privileges can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by another admin, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. The vulnerability affects the banner configuration and can compromise admin sessions or steal sensitive data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run malicious JavaScript in an admin's browser to steal session tokens or modify site settings.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account holder could be tricked into executing code that compromises other admin accounts or site configuration.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have admin-level access and trick another admin into clicking a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 27, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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