WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2023-27455 Modified

Update Alt Attribute: Cross-site scripting

Update Alt Attribute is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 7.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 6.1 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Update Alt Attribute
Plugin slug
update-alt-attribute
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
May 10, 2023
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published May 10, 2023 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Update Alt Attribute to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Maui Marketing Update Image Tag Alt Attribute plugin <= 2.4.5 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources