webpack JS package <= 5.75.0 - Sandbox Bypass
The JS package webpack is vulnerable to Sandbox Bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.75.0 due to mishandling magic comments. Some WordPress plugins and themes use this dependency, however, are not vulnerable to exploitation.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | webpack | >= 5.0.0, < 5.76.0 | 5.76.0 |
| WordPress plugin | ElasticPress | <= 4.5.0 | 4.5.1 |
| WordPress plugin | Restricted Site Access | <= 7.3.5 | 7.4.0 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28154
- https://github.com/webpack/webpack/pull/16500
- https://github.com/webpack/webpack/compare/v5.75.0...v5.76.0
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AU7BOXTBK3KDYSWH67ASZ22TUIOZ3X5G
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PPSAXUTXBCCTAHTCX5BUR4YVP25XALQ3
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U2AFCM6FFE3LRYI6KNEQWKMXMQOBZQ2D
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1cda31a4-4c79-4567-a527-6510c31d2843?source=api-prod
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-269- Platform
- npm, WordPress
- Package
webpack, ElasticPress, Restricted Site Access- Disclosed
- 13.03.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-hc6q-2mpp-qw7j - CC BY 4.0
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Vulnerability history: Restricted Site Access
All published vulnerabilities of this package (WordPress plugin), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 5
- First → latest
- 08.2022 11.2023
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 1
- Medium 2
- Low 2
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 3
- 2023: 2
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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