Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-51548 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress SlickNav Mobile Menu plugin through version 1.9.2. A successful attack could cause attacker-controlled script to run for another user, but the CVSS vector indicates high privileges and user interaction are required.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and environments where many users can modify plugin settings or navigation content.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in Neil Gee SlickNav Mobile Menu. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network access, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with SlickNav Mobile Menu installed at version 1.9.2 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected configurations beyond the plugin and version range.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not report active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Practical exploitation appears constrained because the CVSS vector requires high privileges and user interaction, but stored XSS can still affect administrative or editorial workflows.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies stored XSS but does not provide payload details, affected fields, proof-of-concept status, or a named fixed version. Keep validation non-destructive and focus on version inventory, configuration review, and vendor remediation tracking.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for SlickNav Mobile Menu and record plugin versions.
- Update only according to vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- If no maintained fix is available, disable or replace the plugin.
- Restrict high-privilege WordPress access to trusted users with MFA.
- Review recent plugin configuration changes for unexpected content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether SlickNav Mobile Menu is installed and version is 1.9.2 or earlier.
- Check vendor or Patchstack records for a fixed version before upgrading.
- Review WordPress audit logs for recent high-privilege changes to menu settings.
- Inspect plugin-controlled mobile menu output for unexpected script content.
- Confirm the CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle.
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
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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.