CVE-2023-47528 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47528: WordPress WP Edit Username Plugin <= 1.0.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Sajjad Hossain Sagor
Product WP Edit Username
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 14, 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 Sajjad Hossain Sagor WP Edit Username plugin <= 1.0.5 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Edit Username versions up to 1.0.5 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts into username fields that execute in other users' browsers when they view their profile. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors across the platform.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view profiles.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Admins can inject scripts affecting other users; attackers with admin access can steal session tokens or redirect users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 14, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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