Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin used for BuddyPress profile shortcodes can mishandle user-controlled input and let script content run in another user’s browser. The business risk is account/session exposure or unauthorized actions in the context of affected WordPress users. The supplied sources do not name a fixed version or confirm exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a medium-priority web application issue. It is not KEV-backed in the supplied evidence, but affected public WordPress sites should be identified quickly because XSS can support credential theft, session misuse, and reputational impact.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47815 is a CWE-79 cross-site scripting issue in Venutius BP Profile Shortcodes Extra for WordPress, reported for versions up to 2.5.2. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the BP Profile Shortcodes Extra plugin installed, especially version 2.5.2 or earlier. The bundle does not provide CPEs or detailed vulnerable code paths, so asset inventory and plugin-version confirmation are required.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a low-privileged attacker and user interaction, which fits common WordPress XSS risk rather than unauthenticated takeover.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies the vulnerability class, affected plugin, version ceiling, CWE, and CVSS vector, but not the exact sink/source, proof of concept, patch version, or active exploitation. Avoid assuming broader BuddyPress or WordPress core exposure from this CVE alone.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for package bp-profile-shortcodes-extra.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 2.5.2 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update only to a vendor-confirmed fixed version when available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if remediation is unavailable and exposure is material.
Validation and detection
- Review WordPress plugin inventory and installed version records.
- Confirm whether BuddyPress profile shortcode features are enabled or exposed.
- Perform authorized non-destructive XSS validation in staging.
- Review application logs for suspicious profile or shortcode content.
- Check whether affected pages are reachable by untrusted users.
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
- 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
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