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CVE-2023-0295: Launchpad – Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode Plugin <= 1.0.13 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Cross-Site Scripting

The Launchpad plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via several of its settings parameters in versions up to, and including, 1.0.13 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Launchpad plugin through version 1.0.13. An authenticated administrator can save script content into plugin settings, causing code to run when affected pages are viewed. The source says exposure is limited to multisite installs and installs where unfiltered_html is disabled.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate cleanup and hardening issue, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize sites that are public-facing, multisite, or have many administrator accounts, especially where admin credential compromise is a credible scenario.

Technical view

CVE-2023-0295 is CWE-79 in Launchpad by Obox, caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping across several settings parameters. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with network access, low complexity, high privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using Launchpad - Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode Plugin version 1.0.13 or earlier, specifically multisite installations and installations with unfiltered_html disabled. Sites not using this plugin are not affected by the cited sources.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires administrator-level access, so practical risk is highest where admin accounts are shared, compromised, delegated broadly, or managed across multisite environments.

Researcher notes

The advisory identifies stored XSS in multiple settings parameters and references WordPress Trac at version 1.0.13 settings code. The provided data does not identify a patched version, exploit activity, or a vendor remediation timeline, so validation should stay source-bound.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for Launchpad plugin version 1.0.13 or earlier.
  • Check vendor, WordPress plugin, CVE, or Wordfence guidance for a fixed release.
  • If no trusted fix is available, disable or remove the plugin where feasible.
  • Restrict administrator access and review accounts with multisite administrative permissions.
  • Monitor affected pages for unexpected script execution or unauthorized setting changes.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether each WordPress instance uses launchpad-by-obox.
  • Record the installed plugin version and compare it to 1.0.13.
  • Verify whether the site is multisite or has unfiltered_html disabled.
  • Review Launchpad settings for unexpected HTML or script-like content.
  • Check security logs for recent administrator setting changes.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-0295Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
oboxLaunchpad – Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode Plugin0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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