CVE-2023-47665 HIGH

CVE-2023-47665: WordPress Plainview Protect Passwords Plugin <= 1.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Edward_Plainview
Product Plainview Protect Passwords
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 13, 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 edward_plainview Plainview Protect Passwords plugin <= 1.4 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Plainview Protect Passwords versions 1.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users of Plainview Protect Passwords are at risk of account compromise and data theft if they visit attacker-controlled pages.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 13, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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