CVE-2023-49157 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-49157: WordPress Multiple Post Passwords Plugin <= 1.1.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Andreas Münch
Product Multiple Post Passwords
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 14, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Andreas Münch Multiple Post Passwords allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Multiple Post Passwords: from n/a through 1.1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Multiple Post Passwords contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and affects the plugin's password management interface. An attacker with admin privileges can inject code that executes in other users' browsers, potentially compromising site security.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the plugin.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account could inject scripts affecting other admins or site visitors through the password management interface.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must click a crafted link or visit a malicious page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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