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CVE-2023-0442

6.1 · MEDIUM

The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its query parameters before outputting them back in a page/post via an embedded shortcode, which could allow a…

Published Feb 21, 2023EPSS 0.49%

Overview

CVE-2023-0442 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its query parameters before outputting them back in a page/post via an embedded shortcode, which could allow an attacker to inject javascript into into the site via a crafted URL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/34d95d88-4114-4597-b4db-e9f5ef80d322Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/34d95d88-4114-4597-b4db-e9f5ef80d322

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0442?

CVE-2023-0442 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-0442?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-0442?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-0442?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-0442 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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