Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites running the GrandSlambert Login Configurator plugin up to version 2.1. An attacker could lure a user into a crafted request that runs script in the user’s browser. That can expose session-related data or change page behavior, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure if the plugin is present on public sites. Business urgency is lower without active exploitation evidence, but XSS on login-related surfaces can affect trust and account security.
Technical view
CVE-2023-34175 is an unauthenticated reflected XSS issue in the Login Configurator WordPress plugin <=2.1, mapped to CWE-79. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the GrandSlambert Login Configurator plugin installed, especially versions <=2.1. The bundle provides no CPEs and no fixed version detail.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote reachability and no authentication requirement, but exploitation requires user interaction. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not state known active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports unauthenticated reflected XSS, not stored XSS or server compromise. The bundle does not provide payload detail, affected CPEs, a fixed release, or proof of exploitation, so validation should focus on asset inventory and advisory confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Login Configurator plugin.
- If installed and unused, disable or remove the plugin.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or workaround.
- Prioritize remediation for public-facing WordPress sites.
- Review WAF or browser-side XSS protections as compensating controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether package name login-configurator is installed.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag <=2.1.
- Check plugin and vendor advisories for current remediation status.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting plugin-controlled pages.
- Verify no untrusted reflected input appears in rendered login pages.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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.