CVE-2023-51674 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-51674: WordPress Advanced Access Manager Plugin <= 6.9.18 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 February 1, 2024
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 6.9.18.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Advanced Access Manager contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 6.9.18. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability across the application scope.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify content, or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' accounts and data are at risk if attackers inject scripts; site admins should restrict low-privilege user access until patched.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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