CVE-2022-0535

Public Exploit
E2Pdf < 1.16.45 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

The E2Pdf WordPress plugin before 1.16.45 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.12% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown E2Pdf – Export To Pdf Tool for WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a4162e96-a3c5-4f38-a60b-aa3ed9508985 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2675049/e2pdf third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0535?
CVE-2022-0535 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0535?
To fix CVE-2022-0535, 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-2022-0535 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0535 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0535?
CVE-2022-0535 affects Unknown E2Pdf – Export To Pdf Tool for WordPress.
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