Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-47181 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress IdeaPush plugin. An authenticated administrator-level user could store script content that later runs for another user who views it. The risk is meaningful but limited by the high privilege requirement and user interaction.
Executive priority
Handle through normal vulnerability management unless the plugin is widely deployed or administrator accounts are weakly controlled. Prioritize sites with many admins, external contributors, or sensitive user sessions.
Technical view
The source bundle identifies CWE-79 stored XSS in Martin Gibson IdeaPush for WordPress, affecting versions up to 8.52. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. No exploit code, patch version, or confirmed exploitation is provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the IdeaPush plugin at version 8.52 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected configurations beyond authenticated admin+ access.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not support active exploitation. KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle claims exploitation in the wild. The attack requires administrator-level access and a victim interaction path.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The record provides vulnerability class, privilege requirement, CVSS vector, product, and version ceiling, but not a fixed version, vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, or detailed remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the IdeaPush plugin and installed version.
- If version is 8.52 or older, check vendor or Patchstack guidance.
- Restrict WordPress administrator access to trusted users with MFA.
- Review recent administrator changes for unexpected script-like content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether package name ideapush is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed IdeaPush version and compare it to 8.52.
- Review administrator accounts for unnecessary privileges.
- Check Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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.