CVE-2023-49150 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-49150: WordPress Crypto Converter Widget Plugin <= 1.8.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Currencyrate.today
Product Crypto Converter Widget
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 14, 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 CurrencyRate.Today Crypto Converter Widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Crypto Converter Widget: from n/a through 1.8.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Crypto Converter Widget contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.8.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and data can be compromised; attackers can deface content or steal credentials from site users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 14, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

Related vulnerabilities

08Related CVE