Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability lets a logged-in user store malicious script through the If-So Dynamic Content Personalization WordPress plugin. The script can run later in another user's browser when they view affected content, potentially exposing data or changing page behavior.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority web application risk. It is not reported as actively exploited in the provided sources, but stored XSS can affect site visitors and administrators if vulnerable plugin content is reached.
Technical view
CVE-2023-51492 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in If-So Dynamic Content Personalization through version 1.6.3.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5, with low attack complexity, required low privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the If-So Dynamic Content Personalization plugin at version 1.6.3.1 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires some plugin or WordPress privilege and a victim viewing affected generated content.
Researcher notes
The CVE record identifies CWE-79 and describes improper input neutralization during page generation. The provided data does not include the vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, exploit telemetry, or exact fixed version, so validation should stay version- and vendor-guidance based.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the If-So Dynamic Content Personalization plugin.
- Confirm installed plugin versions and flag 1.6.3.1 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for the fixed release.
- Update affected installations through trusted WordPress administration channels.
- Restrict plugin/content editing access to trusted users until remediated.
- Review affected content for unexpected scripts or unauthorized changes.
Validation and detection
- Verify whether the plugin package name if-so is installed.
- Record each affected site's plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Confirm remediation by checking the plugin version is newer than 1.6.3.1, if vendor guidance supports it.
- Review recent plugin/content changes by low-privileged users.
- Check web logs and security tooling for suspicious script-related activity.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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.