Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-47526 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Chartify plugin through version 2.0.6. A highly privileged user could save unsafe content that later runs in another user’s browser. Business urgency is moderate because exploitation needs privileges and user interaction, but affected public WordPress sites should still be checked.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize internet-facing sites and environments with delegated admin access, but do not escalate as actively exploited based on the provided evidence.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during page generation in Chartify – WordPress Chart Plugin, package chart-builder, through 2.0.6. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using Chartify – WordPress Chart Plugin through version 2.0.6. Risk is higher where multiple highly privileged users can create or modify chart content that is later viewed in the WordPress admin or public site.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires high privileges and user interaction, so this is not described as unauthenticated drive-by compromise.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List data, and Patchstack database reference. No exploit details, fixed version, or active exploitation evidence are provided in the source bundle, so validation should focus on version exposure and vendor remediation status.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Chartify plugin installations through version 2.0.6.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Update the plugin if a fixed version is confirmed by trusted sources.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no acceptable remediation is available.
- Limit chart management access to trusted highly privileged users only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed plugin name and version on each WordPress site.
- Flag Chartify or chart-builder installations at version 2.0.6 or earlier.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for remediation status before closing findings.
- Check whether untrusted privileged users can create or edit chart content.
- Record whether the site uses the plugin on public-facing pages.
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.