CVE-2023-2709 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the AN_GradeBook WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 5.0.1. This flaw allows high-privilege users, such as administrators, to inject malicious scripts due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of plugin settings, even in environments where unfiltered_html is restricted. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 4.8 (Medium), indicating a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring high privileges and user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to low confidentiality and integrity impacts, primarily through client-side script execution. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor is public exploit code available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has received minimal community discussion and media coverage, suggesting a low level of public awareness and attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 5.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:an_gradebook_project:an_gradebook:*:*:*:*:*: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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