Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-51674 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Advanced Access Manager plugin through version 6.9.18. A lower-privileged authenticated user may be able to save malicious content that later affects another user who views it. This is a business risk for WordPress sites using the plugin, especially admin-heavy sites.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not presented as actively exploited, but stored XSS can support credential theft, admin-session abuse, or content tampering when the plugin is present on sensitive sites.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in package advanced-access-manager. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, indicating network reachability, low attack complexity, required privileges, and required user interaction. Sources identify stored XSS affecting versions through 6.9.18.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with Advanced Access Manager installed at version 6.9.18 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs, specific vulnerable screens, or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector implies an authenticated low-privilege attacker and a separate user interaction, such as viewing stored content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List entry, and Patchstack reference. The bundle does not provide a proof of concept, exploit location, fixed version, or vendor advisory details. Avoid asserting exploitation or exact remediation beyond checking vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the advanced-access-manager plugin.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 6.9.18 or earlier.
- Check AAM or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or vendor mitigation.
- Update, disable, or remove the plugin according to approved vendor guidance.
- Limit access to AAM-related administrative functionality until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Review WordPress plugin inventory for Advanced Access Manager installations.
- Record installed plugin versions and compare them with the affected range through 6.9.18.
- Check security monitoring for unusual script-like content in plugin-managed fields.
- Verify remediation by confirming the installed version is outside the affected range or vendor-approved.
- Document any sites where the plugin remains enabled without a confirmed fix.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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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.