Jetpack
CVE-2023-54332
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 6.1 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: Required. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts through the post_id parameter. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Jetpack 11.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the contact form module that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the post_id parameter. [CVSS 6.1 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects the contact form component of Jetpack. Jetpack 11.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the contact form module that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the post_id parameter. Attackers can craft malicious URLs with script payloads to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers when they interact with the contact form page.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
Jetpack 11.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the contact form module that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the post_id parameter. Attackers can craft malicious URLs with script payloads to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers when they interact with the contact form page.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using the contact form module that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2023-54332, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.1. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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GitHub PoC