CVE-2022-0230

Public Exploit
Better WordPress Google XML Sitemaps <= 1.4.1 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Better WordPress Google XML Sitemaps WordPress plugin through 1.4.1 does not sanitise and escape its logs when outputting them in the admin dashboard, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.82% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Better WordPress Google XML Sitemaps (support Sitemap Index, Multi-site and Google News)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c73316d2-ae6a-42db-935b-b8b03a7e4363 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0230?
CVE-2022-0230 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0230?
To fix CVE-2022-0230, 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-2022-0230 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0230 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0230?
CVE-2022-0230 affects Unknown Better WordPress Google XML Sitemaps (support Sitemap Index, Multi-site and Google News).
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