CVE-2022-0201

Public Exploit
Permalink Manager < 2.2.15 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 and Permalink Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 do not sanitise and escape query parameters before outputting them back in the debug page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 20.28% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Maciej Bis Permalink Manager Lite
Affected: Maciej Bis Permalink Manager Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f274b0d8-74bf-43de-9051-29ce36d78ad4 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2656512 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0201?
CVE-2022-0201 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0201?
To fix CVE-2022-0201, 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-2022-0201 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0201 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0201?
CVE-2022-0201 affects Maciej Bis Permalink Manager Lite, Maciej Bis Permalink Manager Pro.
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