CVE-2022-0165

Public Exploit
Page Builder KingComposer <= 2.9.6 - Open Redirect

Description

The Page Builder KingComposer WordPress plugin through 2.9.6 does not validate the id parameter before redirecting the user to it via the kc_get_thumbn AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 71.30% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Page Builder: KingComposer – Free Drag and Drop page builder by King-Theme
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/906d0c31-370e-46b4-af1f-e52fbddd00cb third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0165?
CVE-2022-0165 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0165?
To fix CVE-2022-0165, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0165 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0165 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~71% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0165?
CVE-2022-0165 affects Unknown Page Builder: KingComposer – Free Drag and Drop page builder by King-Theme.
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