CVE-2022-0422

Public Exploit
White Label MS < 2.2.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The White Label CMS WordPress plugin before 2.2.9 does not sanitise and validate the wlcms[_login_custom_js] parameter before outputting it back in the response while previewing, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 11.32% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown White Label CMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/429be4eb-8a6b-4531-9465-9ef0d35c12cc third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2672615 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0422?
CVE-2022-0422 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0422?
To fix CVE-2022-0422, 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-2022-0422 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0422 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0422?
CVE-2022-0422 affects Unknown White Label CMS.
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