CVE-2023-0082 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ExactMetrics WordPress plugin prior to version 7.12.1. This flaw allows authenticated users with contributor roles or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages or posts due to insufficient validation and escaping of block options. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium), indicating a low attack complexity and requiring user interaction, with potential for limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. The attack vector is network-based. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available on platforms like Metasploit or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 7.12.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:exactmetrics:exactmetrics:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.