CVE-2023-47184 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47184: WordPress Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control Plugin <= 1.2.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Proper Fraction Llc.
Product Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 6, 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. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Proper Fraction LLC. Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control plugin <= 1.2.8 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control versions up to 1.2.8 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires admin 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 visit the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Admins can inject scripts affecting other users; attackers with admin access can steal credentials or modify site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 6, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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