Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the WordPress Add Widgets to Page plugin through version 1.3.2. It is a cross-site scripting issue that could let an attacker with low privileges influence web content viewed by another user. Business impact is usually limited, but it can matter on public or multi-user WordPress sites.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority cleanup item. It is not cited as actively exploited, but affected public or multi-user WordPress sites should remediate promptly to reduce account and content integrity risk.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47808 is a CWE-79 XSS flaw in Christina Uechi Add Widgets to Page. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network reachability, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The bundle does not identify a fixed version or detailed mitigation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with Add Widgets to Page installed at version 1.3.2 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not provide evidence of active exploitation, and KEV is false. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction, consistent with a lower-urgency but still actionable XSS risk.
Researcher notes
Key missing details are the exact vulnerable parameter, proof of exploitation, and fixed release status. Validation should stay defensive: confirm plugin presence, version, privilege model, and evidence of unexpected stored content without attempting exploit reproduction on production.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Add Widgets to Page plugin and record installed versions.
- Prioritize removal or deactivation on sites running version 1.3.2 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Restrict plugin administration to trusted users until remediation is complete.
- Review affected sites for unexpected widget, page, or content changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Add Widgets to Page is installed on each WordPress property.
- Verify installed plugin versions against the reported affected range of 1.3.2 or earlier.
- Check whether the site allows low-privilege users to manage relevant widget or page content.
- Review security logs for suspicious authenticated content changes around the disclosure period.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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.