CVE-2023-40000
LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache Stored Cross-site Scripting
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache allows Stored XSS.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through 5.7.
INFO
Published Date :
April 16, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 17, 2024, 12:48 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.7
Exploitability Score :
3.9
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-40000 has a 4 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-40000.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-5-7-unauthenticated-site-wide-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |
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That's a PoC of cve-2023-40000. Wordpress LiteSpeed Cache exploit.
Shell
PoC for XSS vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin (CVE-2023-40000) allowing elevated privileges. Includes code, explanations, and mitigations.
wordpress xss litespeed-cache
JavaScript
LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress that could enable unauthenticated users to escalate their privileges
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2023-40000 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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BleepingComputer
LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin bug lets hackers get admin access
The free version of the popular WordPress plugin LiteSpeed Cache has fixed a dangerous privilege elevation flaw on its latest release that could allow unauthenticated site visitors to gain admin right ... Read more
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Help Net Security
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BleepingComputer
Hackers are exploiting critical bug in LiteSpeed Cache plugin
Hackers have already started to exploit the critical severity vulnerability that affects LiteSpeed Cache, a WordPress plugin used for accelerating response times, a day after technical details become ... Read more
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The Hacker News
Critical Flaw in WordPress LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Allows Hackers Admin Access
Website Security / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a critical security flaw in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress that could permit unauthenticated users to gain administr ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Litespeed Cache bug exposes millions of WordPress sites to takeover attacks
A critical vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin can let attackers take over millions of websites after creating rogue admin accounts. LiteSpeed Cache is open-source and the most popul ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-28000 (CVSS 9.8): Active Exploitation of Litespeed Cache Vulnerability, 5 Million WordPress Sites at Risk of Complete Takeover
A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2024-28000, CVSS 9.8) in the widely-used Litespeed Cache plugin for WordPress has been disclosed, leaving over 5 million websites at risk of complete takeover. T ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-40000 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 16, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache allows Stored XSS.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through 5.7. Added Reference Patchstack https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-5-7-unauthenticated-site-wide-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve [No types assigned] Added CWE Patchstack CWE-79 Added CVSS V3.1 Patchstack AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-40000 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-40000
weaknesses.