CVE-2023-52194 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-52194: WordPress oEmbed Gist Plugin <= 4.9.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Takayuki Miyauchi
Product oEmbed Gist
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 Takayuki Miyauchi oEmbed Gist allows Stored XSS.This issue affects oEmbed Gist: from n/a through 4.9.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The oEmbed Gist plugin contains 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 request that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. 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 to steal sessions or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-controlled content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a crafted link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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08Related CVE

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