What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0033?

CVE-2023-0033 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-0033?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-0033. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Pdf Viewer CVE-2023-0033

MEDIUM

2023-01-30 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Pdf Viewer

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 30, 2023 - 21:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The PDF Viewer WordPress plugin before 1.0.0 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

The PDF Viewer WordPress plugin before 1.0.0 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack. Affected products include: Pdf Viewer Project Pdf Viewer. Version information: before 1.0.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.