What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4798?

CVE-2023-4798 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: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-4798?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-4798. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

User Avatar Reloaded CVE-2023-4798

MEDIUM

2023-10-16 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS User Avatar Reloaded

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

Oct 16, 2023 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The User Avatar WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 does not properly sanitize and escape certain of its shortcodes attributes, which could allow relatively low-privileged users like contributors to. 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 User Avatar WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 does not properly sanitize and escape certain of its shortcodes attributes, which could allow relatively low-privileged users like contributors to conduct Stored XSS attacks. Affected products include: Wpexperts User Avatar-Reloaded. Version information: before 1.2.2.

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.