CVE-2023-5956 describes a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Wp-Adv-Quiz WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.2. This flaw allows high-privilege users, such as administrators, to inject malicious scripts into website settings due to insufficient sanitization, even in environments where unfiltered_html is restricted. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.8 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low impact on confidentiality and integrity, requiring high privileges and user interaction. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:markusbegerow:wp-adv-quiz:*:*:*:*:*: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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