CVE-2023-2735 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 2.7.9.8. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or higher to inject malicious web scripts into pages through the 'gh_form' shortcode, which then execute when a user views the compromised page. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, specifically impacting legacy contact forms. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and resulting in low impact to confidentiality and integrity. While it requires authentication, the potential for arbitrary script execution poses a risk. 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, suggesting low public awareness and attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.7.9.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:groundhogg:groundhogg:*:*:*:*:*: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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