CVE-2023-47814 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47814: WordPress BMI Calculator Plugin Plugin <= 1.0.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Waterloo Plugins
Product BMI Calculator Plugin
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 22, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 Waterloo Plugins BMI Calculator Plugin plugin <= 1.0.3 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The BMI Calculator Plugin through version 1.0.3 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal sessions or credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users' sessions and data can be compromised if they interact with attacker-crafted content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege site account; victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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