CVE-2023-49189 (GCVE-0-2023-49189)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-15 15:08 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:08
VLAI
Title
WordPress Social Share Buttons & Analytics Plugin – GetSocial.io Plugin <= 4.3.12 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Getsocial, S.A. Social Share Buttons & Analytics Plugin – GetSocial.Io allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Social Share Buttons & Analytics Plugin – GetSocial.Io: from n/a through 4.3.12.
Severity
5.9 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
Patchstack CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard C 75/100 over 2567 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Getsocial, S.A. Social Share Buttons & Analytics Plugin – GetSocial.io Affected: n/a , ≤ 4.3.12 (custom)
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Credits
DoYeon Park / p6rkdoye0n (Patchstack Alliance)
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