Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-6081 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the Chart.js for WordPress plugin through version 2023.2. A privileged user could save unsafe settings so script runs later for another user. The main concern is misuse inside WordPress environments, especially multisite setups where unfiltered HTML is intentionally blocked.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not shown as actively exploited, but it can undermine administrative trust boundaries and multisite content controls. Prioritize sites with shared administration, client-managed content, or many privileged users.
Technical view
The chartjs WordPress plugin does not sanitize and escape some settings. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4, with network access, low complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. The issue is classified as CWE-79 stored XSS.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites running the chartjs plugin through 2023.2 are potentially exposed. The source describes high-privilege users such as admins, and the title indicates Editor+ context for new chart creation. Exposure is most relevant where privileged users are not fully trusted or multisite restrictions matter.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed in CISA KEV in the provided bundle. WPScan is tagged as an exploit reference, but the bundle does not establish active exploitation in the wild. Successful abuse requires privileges and user interaction, reducing urgency compared with unauthenticated XSS.
Researcher notes
The bundle does not identify a patched version, vendor advisory details, or exact vulnerable setting names. Avoid assuming broader WordPress impact beyond the chartjs plugin. Validate role exposure and plugin version before severity escalation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the chartjs plugin through version 2023.2.
- Check vendor or WPScan guidance for a fixed version before upgrading.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Limit chart-management access to fully trusted users only.
- Review multisite roles that grant Editor or administrator-like capabilities.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether chartjs version is 2023.2 or earlier.
- Review who can create or modify charts and plugin settings.
- Check whether multisite disables unfiltered_html for affected users.
- Look for unexpected script-like content in chart settings or saved chart data.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (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:N
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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:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5f011911-5fd1-46d9-b468-3062b4ec6f1e/CVE reference · exploit, vdb-entry
- https://lynk.nl/CVE reference
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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.