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CVE-2023-47768: WordPress Footer Putter Plugin <= 1.17 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Russell Jamieson Footer Putter plugin <= 1.17 versions.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This issue affects WordPress sites using the Footer Putter plugin version 1.17 or earlier. A crafted link could trigger reflected cross-site scripting if a user interacts with it, potentially exposing session data or enabling unauthorized browser actions. The sources do not state active exploitation or name a fixed version.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure, especially on public sites. It is not currently supported by provided evidence as actively exploited, but XSS in a web plugin can still create account and trust risk if left unresolved.

Technical view

CVE-2023-47768 is CWE-79 reflected XSS in Russell Jamieson Footer Putter for WordPress, reported for versions up to 1.17. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to WordPress environments where the Footer Putter plugin is installed at version 1.17 or earlier. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, deployment prevalence, or a named fixed release.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The attack requires user interaction, consistent with reflected XSS, so risk is highest where users can be lured into visiting attacker-controlled links.

Researcher notes

Evidence is thin beyond the CVE description and Patchstack database reference. Do not assume a fixed version, exploit availability, or affected code path from this bundle alone. Validate plugin presence, version, and vendor guidance before declaring impact or closure.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Footer Putter plugin.
  • Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
  • Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
  • If no fix is available, disable or remove the plugin pending guidance.
  • Prioritize sites with privileged WordPress users or customer-facing traffic.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Footer Putter is installed on each WordPress site.
  • Verify whether installed versions are 1.17 or earlier.
  • Record the remediation status for every affected WordPress instance.
  • Review web logs for unusual requests involving Footer Putter pages or parameters.
  • Confirm closure only after update, removal, or documented compensating action.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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

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

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-47768Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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
Russell JamiesonFooter Putterfooter-putter, n/aunaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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