Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-45767 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Simple Tweet plugin up to version 1.4.0.2. It requires an administrator-level user to place unsafe content, so broad internet exploitation is less likely, but successful abuse could affect site users or admin sessions.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but stored XSS in an admin surface can still matter where admin accounts are shared, delegated, or already compromised.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 stored XSS in Wokamoto Simple Tweet for WordPress, reported as requiring admin or higher privileges and user interaction. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that installed the Simple Tweet plugin in affected versions, especially version 1.4.0.2 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or hosting platforms.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires privileged access and user interaction, reducing likelihood but not eliminating risk on shared-admin or compromised-admin WordPress environments.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE and Patchstack database entry. Do not assume a patch version, exploit availability, or broader product impact from the provided bundle. Focus validation on plugin presence, affected version evidence, admin access controls, and vendor remediation status.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Simple Tweet plugin and installed version.
- Check Patchstack, CVE, and vendor guidance for an available fixed release or official workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is unused or no update is available.
- Limit WordPress administrator access to trusted accounts with strong authentication.
- Review admin accounts for compromise before re-enabling the plugin.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Simple Tweet is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with the reported <= 1.4.0.2 range.
- Review plugin configuration fields for unexpected script-like content without reproducing exploitation.
- Check admin audit logs for unexpected plugin setting changes.
- Verify whether vendor or Patchstack guidance identifies a patched version.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- 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
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CVSS vector scores
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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
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.