CVE-2023-47853 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47853: WordPress myCred Plugin <= 2.6.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Mycred
Product myCred – Points, Rewards, Gamification, Ranks, Badges & Loyalty Plugin
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 30, 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 myCred myCred – Points, Rewards, Gamification, Ranks, Badges & Loyalty Plugin allows Stored XSS.This issue affects myCred – Points, Rewards, Gamification, Ranks, Badges & Loyalty Plugin: from n/a through 2.6.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

myCred contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.6.1. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect the site's scope beyond the plugin itself. This allows attackers 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 run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-crafted links. Site reputation and user trust may be damaged.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a user account on the site. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 30, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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