CVE-2023-49833 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-49833: WordPress Spectra Plugin <= 2.7.9 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Brainstorm Force
Product Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks
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 Brainstorm Force Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks: from n/a through 2.7.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Spectra versions up to 2.7.9 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in block content. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected blocks. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across the application.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts into block content that execute in other users' browsers when they view the page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites if a low-privilege user injects malicious code into blocks.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a WordPress user account with low privileges; victim must view the page containing the malicious block.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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