CVE-2023-47773 HIGH

CVE-2023-47773: WordPress Permalinks Customizer Plugin <= 2.8.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Yas Global Team
Product Permalinks Customizer
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 YAS Global Team Permalinks Customizer plugin <= 2.8.2 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Permalinks Customizer through version 2.8.2 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site administrator or 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 the browsers of site visitors or administrators.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal admin sessions, modify site content, or redirect users to malicious sites via a single malicious link.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

The victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page. No authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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