CVE-2023-2171

BadgeOS <= 3.7.1.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode

Published Aug 31, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 5.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-33688 The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title BadgeOS <= 3.7.1.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
Weaknesses CWE-79
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 5:01 PM
Reserved
Apr 18, 2023, 10:01 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 31, 2023, 6:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:51 AM