CVE-2022-0864

Public Exploit
UpdraftPlus < 1.22.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.22.9 does not sanitise and escape the updraft_interval parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.82% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7337543f-4c2c-4365-aebf-3423e9d2f872 third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166631/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-Cross-Site-Scripting.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0864?
CVE-2022-0864 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0864?
To fix CVE-2022-0864, 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-2022-0864 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0864 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0864?
CVE-2022-0864 affects Unknown UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin.
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