VK Filter Search <= 2.3.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
Vulnerability Description
The VK Filter Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'vk_filter_search' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- István Márton
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/012946d4-82ce-48b9-9b9a-1fc49846dca6?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vk-filter-search/tags/2.3.1/inc/filter-search/package/class-vk-filter-search-shortcode.php#L40
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2983339/vk-filter-search#file1
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