CVE-2022-0429

Public Exploit
WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan < 8.9.6 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan WordPress plugin before 8.9.6 does not sanitise the $url variable before using it in an attribute in the Activity tab in the plugins dashboard, leading to an unauthenticated stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d1b6f438-f737-4b18-89cf-161238a7421b third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0429?
CVE-2022-0429 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0429?
To fix CVE-2022-0429, 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-2022-0429 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0429 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0429?
CVE-2022-0429 affects Unknown WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan.
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