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Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-35092 affects the WordPress Breadcrumb simple plugin up to version 1.3. A logged-in admin-level user could store malicious script content that later runs in another user's browser. The risk is constrained by the high privilege requirement, but it can still matter on sites with shared, delegated, or compromised administrator access.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not currently evidenced as actively exploited, but it can turn an admin account compromise or risky delegation into browser-side impact for site users.
Technical view
The issue is authenticated stored cross-site scripting in Abhay Yadav's Breadcrumb simple WordPress plugin, reported as affecting versions <= 1.3. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network access, low complexity, high privileges, user interaction, and changed scope. The bundle does not identify a fixed version or detailed vulnerable parameter.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Breadcrumb simple <= 1.3, especially where administrator accounts are shared, delegated to vendors, or at risk of compromise. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated admin-level access and user interaction, reducing mass-exploitation likelihood but not removing risk after account compromise.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. The affected range is stated as <= 1.3, but the bundle lacks a fixed version, vulnerable field, proof details, or vendor remediation note. Avoid assuming exploit availability or patch status beyond cited sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the breadcrumb-simple plugin.
- Confirm whether installed versions are <= 1.3.
- Check Patchstack or vendor guidance for a fixed version.
- Update, disable, or remove the plugin if no safe version is available.
- Restrict admin access to trusted, MFA-protected accounts.
Validation and detection
- Verify plugin presence and installed version on each WordPress site.
- Review admin accounts for unnecessary or shared privileges.
- Inspect recent plugin setting changes by administrator users.
- Review site content for unexpected script-like stored content.
- Confirm remediation by rechecking plugin version or removal status.
Public sources used
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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: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
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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.