What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0423?

CVE-2023-0423 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: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-0423?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-0423. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Wordpress Amazon S3 CVE-2023-0423

MEDIUM

2023-04-10 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Wordpress Amazon S3

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 WordPress Amazon S3 Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be. 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 WordPress Amazon S3 Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin Affected products include: Wordpress Amazon S3 Project Wordpress Amazon S3. Version information: before 1.6.

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.