Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Maspik – Spam Blacklist plugin through version 0.9.2. Malicious input could be saved and later run in another user’s browser when viewed. That can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure where the plugin is active. Prioritize public-facing sites and administrative workflows that regularly review spam or blacklist data. No active exploitation is evidenced in the provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2023-48272 is CWE-79 improper output neutralization in yonifre Maspik – Spam Blacklist, package contact-forms-anti-spam. The CVSS 3.1 vector is 7.1 high: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, with low CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running Maspik – Spam Blacklist/contact-forms-anti-spam version 0.9.2 or earlier. The provided data does not identify other affected products or hosting environments.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates a remote attacker needs no account, but a user must view affected stored content for browser-side impact.
Researcher notes
The provided evidence names stored XSS but does not describe the exact sink, triggering page, patched version, or exploit maturity. Avoid assuming a fix version or exploit availability beyond the CVE and Patchstack record.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Maspik – Spam Blacklist/contact-forms-anti-spam installations.
- If version is 0.9.2 or earlier, check vendor or Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Upgrade to a vendor-recommended fixed release if one is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no safe vendor guidance is available.
- Review stored plugin data for suspicious script-like content before re-enabling.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin package name and displayed version on each WordPress site.
- Compare installed versions against affected range through 0.9.2.
- Check whether the plugin is active, not merely installed.
- Review recent form submissions and blacklist entries for suspicious HTML or script content.
- Check security monitoring for unusual admin browser activity after viewing plugin data.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- 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
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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.