What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0420?

CVE-2023-0420 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-0420?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-0420. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

Custom Post Type And Taxonomy Gui Manager CVE-2023-0420

MEDIUM

2023-04-24 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS CSRF Custom Post Type And Taxonomy Gui Manager

4.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.8 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 24, 2023 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The Custom Post Type and Taxonomy GUI Manager WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not have CSRF, and is lacking sanitising as well as escaping in some parameters, allowing attackers to make a logged in. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

The Custom Post Type and Taxonomy GUI Manager WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not have CSRF, and is lacking sanitising as well as escaping in some parameters, allowing attackers to make a logged in admin put Stored Cross-Site Scripting payloads via CSRF Affected products include: Custom Post Type And Taxonomy Gui Manager Project Custom Post Type And Taxonomy Gui Manager. Version information: through 1.1.

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.