CVE-2023-47521 HIGH

CVE-2023-47521: WordPress Q2W3 Post Order Plugin <= 1.2.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Max Bond, Andresc
Product Q2W3 Post Order
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 30, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Max Bond, AndreSC Q2W3 Post Order allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Q2W3 Post Order: from n/a through 1.2.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Q2W3 Post Order versions up to 1.2.8 contain 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 defacement. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself.

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; site content can be altered or redirected.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-supplied link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 30, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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