The Highlight WordPress plugin before 0.9.3 does not sanitise its CustomCSS setting, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.4
- CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlight Plugin | — | Update highlight plugin to version 0.9.3, or a newer patched version | May 15, 2025 | Aug 6, 2021 |
Prioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
With curated Threat Intelligence, you can see which vulnerabilities truly put you at risk, prioritize what matters most, and act before attackers do.
Explore Intelligence Hub
