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CVE-2023-7069: Advanced iFrame <= 2023.10 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

The Advanced iFrame plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'advanced_iframe' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2023.10 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. CVE-2024-24870 is likely a duplicate of this issue.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A logged-in WordPress user with Contributor or higher privileges could store malicious script through the Advanced iFrame shortcode. The script would run when someone views the affected page, creating risk of account abuse, content tampering, or data exposure in the browser.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority website security issue. Prioritize faster where contributors, freelancers, customers, or compromised low-privilege accounts can edit WordPress content.

Technical view

Advanced iFrame versions up to and including 2023.10 insufficiently sanitized and escaped user-supplied shortcode attributes, enabling authenticated stored XSS. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 with low attack complexity, low privileges required, changed scope, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Advanced iFrame plugin where Contributor-level or higher users can create or edit content containing the advanced_iframe shortcode.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated content privileges, but stored XSS can affect later visitors without additional interaction beyond viewing the page.

Researcher notes

CVE-2024-24870 is described as likely duplicative. The provided affected-version metadata is sparse and inconsistent, so rely on the narrative version range and vendor/plugin references for final scoping.

Mitigation direction

  • Update Advanced iFrame according to WordPress plugin or vendor guidance.
  • Restrict Contributor-level shortcode use until affected versions are remediated.
  • Review and remove untrusted advanced_iframe shortcode content.
  • Disable the plugin if no supported update is available.
  • Monitor for unexpected page edits by lower-privileged users.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites using Advanced iFrame.
  • Identify plugin versions at or below 2023.10.
  • Review posts and pages containing advanced_iframe shortcodes.
  • Check content history for unexpected shortcode attribute changes.
  • Confirm contributor roles cannot add unsafe shortcode attributes after remediation.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.4CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.4Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-7069Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
mdempfleAdvanced iFrame0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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