CVE-2023-51690 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-51690: WordPress Advanced iFrame Plugin <= 2023.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Advanced Iframe
Product Advanced iFrame
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 Advanced iFrame allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Advanced iFrame: from n/a through 2023.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Advanced iFrame versions up to 2023.8 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser session. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled scripts, risking account compromise and data theft across your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have low-level site access (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) and the victim must click a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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