CVE-2023-2354 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CHP Ads Block Detector plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 3.9.4. This flaw stems from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping within the plugin's admin settings, accessible via an AJAX action. Authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or higher can inject malicious web scripts that execute when a user visits an affected page. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity and requiring user interaction, potentially leading to limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.9.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sureshchand:chp_ads_block_detector:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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