CVE-2022-0220

Public Exploit
WordPress GDPR & CCPA < 1.9.27 - Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The check_privacy_settings AJAX action of the WordPress GDPR WordPress plugin before 1.9.27, available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users, responds with JSON data without an "application/json" content-type. Since an HTML payload isn't properly escaped, it may be interpreted by a web browser led to this endpoint. Javascript code may be executed on a victim's browser. Due to v1.9.26 adding a CSRF check, the XSS is only exploitable against unauthenticated users (as they all share the same nonce)

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.63% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WordPress GDPR
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a91a01b9-7e36-4280-bc50-f6cff3e66059 third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0220?
CVE-2022-0220 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0220?
To fix CVE-2022-0220, 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-2022-0220 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0220 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0220?
CVE-2022-0220 affects Unknown WordPress GDPR.
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