CVE-2023-46621 HIGH

CVE-2023-46621: WordPress User Avatar Plugin <= 1.4.11 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Enej Bajgoric / Gagan Sandhu / Ctlt Dev
Product User Avatar
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 8, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Enej Bajgoric / Gagan Sandhu / CTLT DEV User Avatar plugin <= 1.4.11 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

User Avatar versions up to 1.4.11 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into user avatar uploads. An attacker can craft a malicious avatar file that executes JavaScript in the browsers of site visitors who view the affected user's profile. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a page displaying the compromised avatar.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers when they view an affected user's avatar.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content for anyone viewing affected user profiles.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. A victim must visit a page displaying the attacker's malicious avatar.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 8, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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