What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0422?

CVE-2023-0422 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: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-0422?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-0422. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Article Directory CVE-2023-0422

MEDIUM

2023-04-10 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Article Directory

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 10, 2023 - 14:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The Article Directory WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not properly sanitize the publish_terms_text setting before displaying it in the administration panel, which may enable administrators to. 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 Article Directory WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not properly sanitize the publish_terms_text setting before displaying it in the administration panel, which may enable administrators to conduct Stored XSS attacks in multisite contexts. Affected products include: Article Directory Project Article Directory. Version information: through 1.3.

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.