CVE-2023-47808 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47808: WordPress Add Widgets to Page Plugin <= 1.3.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Christina Uechi
Product Add Widgets to Page
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 22, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 Christina Uechi Add Widgets to Page plugin <= 1.3.2 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Add Widgets to Page contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.3.2. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into widget content. When other users view the affected page, the injected code executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the page, stealing sessions or modifying content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise other users' sessions and modify site content without admin approval.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and must trick a victim into viewing the compromised page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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