CVE-2023-48289 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-48289: WordPress Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel Plugin <= 10.1.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Spreadsheetconverter
Product Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel
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 SpreadsheetConverter Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel: from n/a through 10.1.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SpreadsheetConverter's Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level access can inject malicious scripts into spreadsheet data. When another user views the imported content, the script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view imported spreadsheet data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' sessions and data at risk if they view spreadsheets containing injected malicious code.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Low-level user account and victim must view the attacker's crafted spreadsheet content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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