CVE-2022-1001

Public Exploit
WP Downgrade < 1.2.3 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WP Downgrade WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 only perform client side validation of its "WordPress Target Version" settings, but does not sanitise and escape it server side, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/34a7b3cd-e2b5-4891-ab33-af6a2a0eeceb exploit third party advisory patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2696091 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1001?
CVE-2022-1001 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1001?
To fix CVE-2022-1001, 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-2022-1001 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1001 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-2022-1001?
CVE-2022-1001 affects Unknown WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version.
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