CVE-2023-51506 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-51506: WordPress WPCS Plugin <= 1.2.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Realmag777
Product WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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 realmag777 WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional: from n/a through 1.2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional versions up to 1.2.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the site's integrity and confidentiality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be compromised; attackers may steal session tokens, modify content, or harvest sensitive data from admin accounts.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into visiting a crafted link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 1, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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