Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A logged-in WordPress user with contributor or higher privileges could store malicious script through Cryptocurrency All-in-One 3.0.19 or earlier. The script may run when another user views affected content. This is not an unauthenticated takeover, but it matters on multi-author sites or where author accounts may be compromised.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority web risk. Prioritize sites with public traffic, multiple content contributors, or cryptocurrency-related branding, because successful stored XSS can undermine user trust and administrative sessions.
Technical view
CVE-2023-29435 is CWE-79 stored XSS in Zwaply Cryptocurrency All-in-One plugin <= 3.0.19, package cryptocurrency-prices. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with low privileges, user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The bundle does not provide a vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, or confirmed fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using Cryptocurrency All-in-One 3.0.19 or earlier. Risk is higher on sites with contributor-level users, guest author workflows, shared editorial accounts, or weak account security.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not support active exploitation; the KEV flag is false. Exploitation requires an authenticated contributor-or-higher user and another user viewing the stored content. No weaponized details are included in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The bundle confirms authenticated contributor+ stored XSS and CVSS details, but not exploit maturity, affected parameter, patch version, or specific sanitization failure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using the Cryptocurrency All-in-One plugin.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- Restrict contributor-level access to trusted users until remediated.
- Review and remove untrusted plugin content created by contributor-level accounts.
- Strengthen WordPress account security with MFA and least-privilege roles.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on production WordPress sites.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with <= 3.0.19.
- Review WordPress users with contributor or higher privileges.
- Check recent contributor-created content for unexpected script-like behavior.
- Confirm remediation status against vendor or Patchstack guidance.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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.