Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-47831 is a cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress DrawIt (draw.io) plugin reported for versions up to 1.1.3. A successful attack could run script in a user’s browser, potentially affecting session confidentiality, page integrity, and user trust.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate website security issue. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites with contributor-style users, customer portals, or shared authoring workflows. It is less urgent than unauthenticated remote code execution, but should not remain open indefinitely.
Technical view
The source describes CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in assorted[chips] DrawIt (draw.io). CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the DrawIt (draw.io) plugin at version 1.1.3 or earlier. The bundle does not identify vulnerable parameters, a patched version, or deployment prevalence.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction, so risk is higher where untrusted or semi-trusted users can create or influence plugin content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sufficient for vulnerability class, affected plugin name, version ceiling, and CVSS context. Evidence is incomplete for vulnerable input, exploit availability, patched release, and exact remediation. Avoid assuming active exploitation or a specific fix from the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the DrawIt plugin and record installed versions.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for the fixed version or recommended remediation.
- If no fix is available, disable the plugin where business impact permits.
- Limit plugin access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Review affected pages for unexpected script content or suspicious edits.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether DrawIt is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify whether installed versions are 1.1.3 or earlier.
- Review WordPress roles allowed to create or edit DrawIt content.
- Check security tooling or page output for stored script indicators.
- After remediation, confirm the plugin is updated, removed, or access-restricted.
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
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.