Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-49158 affects the WordPress LadiApp ladipage plugin through version 4.4. The sources describe a broken access control issue leading to stored cross-site scripting, meaning malicious script content could be saved and later run when someone views affected web content.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority where the plugin is present on public WordPress sites, especially marketing or lead-generation sites. The business risk is site compromise, visitor trust damage, and possible credential or session exposure through stored malicious content.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 stored XSS in Binh Nguyen LadiApp ladipage, reported for versions through 4.4. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 high: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the LadiApp ladipage plugin installed at version 4.4 or earlier. The provided affected metadata is inconsistent, so teams should verify plugin name and version directly in WordPress inventories.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the source bundle. The CVSS vector indicates remote, low-complexity exploitation without prior privileges, but with user interaction required. No cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation or public exploit availability.
Researcher notes
The source bundle supports stored XSS and broken access control but does not provide technical root cause, affected endpoints, exploit details, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS vector and verify against vendor or Patchstack updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the LadiApp ladipage plugin.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Apply a vendor-supported update when identified.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not required.
- Review affected sites for unexpected stored content changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name matches LadiApp or ladipage.
- Record the exact plugin version on every WordPress instance.
- Prioritize versions 4.4 and earlier for remediation review.
- Review user roles and access paths to plugin-managed content.
- Check recent content changes for unauthorized script-like additions.
Public sources used
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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: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.