CVE-2023-2113

Autoptimize < 3.1.7 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Settings Import

Published May 30, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 4.8 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not sanitise and escape the settings imported from a previous export, allowing high privileged users (such as an administrator) to inject arbitrary javascript into the admin panel, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disabled, such as in a multisite setup.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-33634 The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not sanitise and escape the settings imported from a previous export, allowing high privileged users (such as an administrator) to inject arbitrary javascript into the admin panel, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disabled, such as in a multisite setup.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

No weakness.

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Jan 10, 2025, 9:05 PM
Reserved
Apr 17, 2023, 9:11 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 30, 2023, 8:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:51 AM