Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability lets a trusted WordPress editor or higher-privileged user store malicious script through the AGILELOGIX Store Locator plugin. The script could run when another user views affected content, potentially exposing data or changing page behavior. It is not listed as actively exploited in KEV.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hardening item. Prioritize sites with many editor accounts, public contribution workflows, or weak account controls. Escalate if suspicious editor activity is found.
Technical view
CVE-2023-27618 is an authenticated stored XSS issue in Store Locator WordPress plugin versions up to 1.4.9. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The reported weakness is CWE-79.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using AGILELOGIX Store Locator WordPress plugin at version 1.4.9 or earlier, especially where editor-level accounts are broadly assigned or poorly monitored.
Exploitation context
The sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Abuse requires authenticated editor-level or higher access and user interaction, so account compromise or insider misuse are the main practical concerns.
Researcher notes
The bundle identifies affected versions as Store Locator WordPress plugin <= 1.4.9 but does not provide exploit details, fixed-version text, or confirmed exploitation evidence. Avoid assuming broader AGILELOGIX products are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the agile-store-locator plugin and installed version.
- Check AGILELOGIX or Patchstack guidance for a vendor-confirmed fixed release.
- Restrict editor-level access to trusted users with MFA enabled.
- Remove or review untrusted Store Locator content changes.
- Monitor WordPress audit logs for unexpected editor-level plugin changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any site runs Store Locator WordPress plugin version 1.4.9 or earlier.
- Review WordPress roles for users with editor-level or higher access.
- Check plugin content records for unexpected script-like changes.
- Validate in staging that stored plugin inputs are safely encoded.
- Document findings and remediation status per site.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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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.