CVE-2023-2009 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Pretty Url WordPress plugin through version 1.5.4. This flaw allows high-privilege users to inject malicious scripts into the URL field due to insufficient sanitization and escaping. With a CVSS score of 4.8 (Medium), the vulnerability requires high privileges and user interaction, but can lead to partial loss of confidentiality and integrity, particularly in multisite environments where unfiltered_html is disallowed. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, no Metasploit modules or ExploitDB entries, though Nuclei templates exist for detection. Community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pretty_url_project:pretty_url:*:*:*:*:*: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.