CVE-2023-49176 HIGH

CVE-2023-49176: WordPress WP Pocket URLs Plugin <= 1.0.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Coderevolution
Product WP Pocket URLs
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 15, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 CodeRevolution WP Pocket URLs allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Pocket URLs: from n/a through 1.0.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Pocket URLs versions up to 1.0.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the plugin itself.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors clicking malicious links could have sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malware.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-controlled link while logged into or visiting the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 15, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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