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Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin used to display canvasio3D Light content has an unauthenticated reflected XSS flaw in versions up to 2.4.6. A successful attack could make a victim's browser run attacker-controlled script in the site's context after interaction, risking session, content, or trust impacts. The bundle does not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure if the plugin is deployed. It is not shown as exploited in KEV, but unauthenticated reflected XSS can still affect users and administrators. Prioritize inventory, version confirmation, and vendor-guided remediation.
Technical view
CVE-2023-45062 is CWE-79 reflected XSS in Thomas Scholl canvasio3D Light for WordPress. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope. The supplied sources do not identify the vulnerable parameter, proof details, or a specific patched release.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running the canvasio3D Light plugin at version 2.4.6 or earlier. Sites without the plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is reflected XSS, so practical abuse generally depends on getting a target user to interact with attacker-controlled content or a crafted request.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports the classification and CVSS score, but public details in the bundle are thin. Do not assume a fixed version, exploit availability, or affected endpoints without additional vendor or Patchstack detail. Focus validation on asset inventory and non-destructive confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the canvasio3D Light plugin and version.
- If present at 2.4.6 or earlier, check vendor or Patchstack guidance.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no safe update is available.
- Review WordPress administrator accounts and sessions after suspected exposure.
- Use layered controls such as WAF rules only as temporary risk reduction.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether canvasio3D Light is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed versions and flag 2.4.6 or earlier.
- Check CVE, Patchstack, and vendor pages for updated remediation guidance.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests targeting plugin functionality.
- Verify any mitigation by retesting safely in a staging environment.
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.