CVE-2022-0649

Public Exploit
Adrotate < 5.8.23 - Admin+ XSS via Group Name

Description

The AdRotate WordPress plugin before 5.8.23 does not escape Group Names, 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 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown AdRotate – Ad manager & AdSense Ads
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/284fbc98-803d-4da5-8920-411eeae4bac8 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0649?
CVE-2022-0649 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0649?
To fix CVE-2022-0649, 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-2022-0649 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0649 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-2022-0649?
CVE-2022-0649 affects Unknown AdRotate – Ad manager & AdSense Ads.
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