CVE-2023-46626 HIGH

CVE-2023-46626: WordPress FLOWFACT WP Connector Plugin <= 2.1.7 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Flowfact

Product FLOWFACT WP Connector

Weakness CWE-79 · XSS

Published November 8, 2023

Last update April 29, 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 FLOWFACT WP Connector plugin <= 2.1.7 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The FLOWFACT WP Connector through version 2.1.7 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects all users of the plugin up to and including version 2.1.7.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; malware or phishing content can be injected into your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-controlled link while logged into or visiting the affected site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 8, 2023 CVE published

April 29, 2026 Record updated

External resources

07References

NVD — National Vulnerability Database https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46626 CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html AskarLabs — CWE-79 write-up Cross-Site Scripting

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