CVE-2022-1028

Public Exploit
WordPress Security < 4.2.1 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WordPress Security Firewall, Malware Scanner, Secure Login and Backup plugin before 4.2.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, leading to malicious users with administrator privileges to store malicious Javascript code leading to Cross-Site Scripting attacks when unfiltered_html is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WordPress Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Secure Login and Backup
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/16fc08ec-8476-4f3c-93ea-6a51ed880dd5 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1028?
CVE-2022-1028 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1028?
To fix CVE-2022-1028, 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-2022-1028 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1028 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-2022-1028?
CVE-2022-1028 affects Unknown WordPress Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Secure Login and Backup.
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