CVE-2023-0422 describes a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Article Directory WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to 1.3. This flaw allows malicious administrators in a multisite environment to inject arbitrary web scripts into the `publish_terms_text` setting, which is then executed when other administrators view the administration panel. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.8 (Medium), indicating a low attack complexity but requiring high privileges and user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure or limited impact on integrity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. The CVE has garnered minimal community discussion and media coverage, suggesting a low level of public awareness or concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:article_directory_project:article_directory:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.