What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0072?

CVE-2023-0072 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: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-0072?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-0072. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Wc Vendors Marketplace CVE-2023-0072

MEDIUM

2023-02-06 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Wc Vendors Marketplace

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

Feb 06, 2023 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionNVD

The WC Vendors Marketplace WordPress plugin before 2.4.5 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

AnalysisAI

The WC Vendors Marketplace WordPress plugin before 2.4.5 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which. 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

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.