SB2023052203 - Improper input validation in WordPress



SB2023052203 - Improper input validation in WordPress

Published: May 22, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023052203
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for #VU76395 when parsing shortcodes in user generated data. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and modify its behavior.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.