Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2023-45050

Jetpack <= 12.8-a.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via block attribute

The Jetpack plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via block attribute in versions up to, and including, 12.8-a.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-45050 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.4 Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth. It affects Versions up to 12.8-a.1 and is fixed in 12.8-a.3.

Published
Nov 16, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
jetpack
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 12.8-a.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-45050 is tracked for the Plugin Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth as medium severity with CVSS 6.4. The affected range is Versions up to 12.8-a.1. Update Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth to 12.8-a.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Primary Fixed Version
12.8-a.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 12.8-a.1
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-45050
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2023-45050
Patched Versions
12.8-a.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 12.8-a.1
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