CVE-2023-50881 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-50881: WordPress Advanced Access Manager Plugin <= 6.9.15 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Aam
Product Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 29, 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 AAM Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More: from n/a through 6.9.15.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Advanced Access Manager versions up to 6.9.15 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a link or visiting a crafted page. This can lead to account compromise, unauthorized actions, or data theft.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing actions as those users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can compromise admin accounts or other users' sessions through stored XSS, leading to unauthorized site modifications or data access.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 29, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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