CVE-2023-28664 (GCVE-0-2023-28664)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-03-22 00:00 – Updated: 2025-02-25 21:07
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
The Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter WordPress plugin, in versions < 1.3.1, is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'tax_name' parameter of the mdf_get_tax_options_in_widget action, which can only be triggered by an authenticated user.
Severity
5.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-25 21:06 UTC
CWE
- Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter WordPress Plugin |
Affected:
< 1.3.1
|
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