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CVE-2023-38397: WordPress Gestion-Pymes Plugin <= 1.5.6 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Eggemplo Gestion-Pymes plugin <= 1.5.6 versions.

MediumCVSS 5.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A WordPress site using the Gestion-Pymes plugin through version 1.5.6 can store malicious script content through an administrator-level path. The business risk is targeted browser-side impact inside WordPress, not server takeover based on the cited data.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. It is not cited as actively exploited, but it can turn admin-level compromise or misuse into persistent browser-side impact for site users or administrators.

Technical view

CVE-2023-38397 is an authenticated stored XSS issue in Eggemplo Gestion-Pymes for WordPress, reported for versions up to 1.5.6. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with high privileges and user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress installations that have the Eggemplo Gestion-Pymes plugin installed at version 1.5.6 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked CISA KEV. Exploitation requires administrator-level privileges and a victim viewing stored content, which reduces broad internet-wide risk but still matters for compromised admin accounts.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports authenticated stored XSS only. The bundle does not provide payload details, proof-of-concept status, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitation or server-side code execution.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for Gestion-Pymes and record installed versions.
  • Prioritize sites running Gestion-Pymes 1.5.6 or earlier.
  • Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
  • If no supported fix is available, disable or remove the plugin where business impact allows.
  • Restrict WordPress administrator access and enforce strong account protections.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Gestion-Pymes is installed on each WordPress instance.
  • Verify plugin version numbers against the affected range, up to 1.5.6.
  • Review WordPress administrator accounts for unnecessary privileges.
  • Check recent plugin-managed content changes for unexpected script-like content.
  • Review WordPress audit logs for unusual administrator activity.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Severity
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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.9CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-38397Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
EggemploGestion-Pymesgestion-pymes, n/aunaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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