CVE-2023-2031

CVE-2023-2031 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Locatoraid Store Locator WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 3.9.14. This flaw stems from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes within the plugin's shortcodes. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or higher can inject malicious web scripts into pages, which then execute when a user views the compromised page, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM), indicating a network-based attack with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction, and resulting in low impact to confidentiality and integrity. While the EPSS score is low, suggesting a low probability of exploitation, the FAUCET Risk Score is 20/100. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, which is typical for the vast majority of vulnerabilities.