CVE-2023-47766 HIGH

CVE-2023-47766: WordPress Post Status Notifier Lite Plugin <= 1.11.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Timo Reith
Product Post Status Notifier Lite
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 22, 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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Timo Reith Post Status Notifier Lite plugin <= 1.11.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Post Status Notifier Lite versions up to 1.11.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects all users who visit a crafted link.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or redirect users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site can be compromised if they click attacker-controlled links, risking account takeover and data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required); no authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 22, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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