CVE-2022-0901

Public Exploit
Ad Inserter < 2.7.12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Ad Inserter Free and Pro WordPress plugins before 2.7.12 do not sanitise and escape the REQUEST_URI before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in browsers which do not encode characters

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
Affected: Unknown Ad Inserter Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/85582b4f-a40a-4394-9834-0c88c5dc57ba third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166626/WordPress-Ad-Inserter-Cross-Site-Scripting.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0901?
CVE-2022-0901 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0901?
To fix CVE-2022-0901, 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-2022-0901 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0901 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-2022-0901?
CVE-2022-0901 affects Unknown Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads, Unknown Ad Inserter Pro.
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