CVE-2022-1567

Description

The WP-JS plugin for WordPress contains a script called wp-js.php with the function wp_js_admin, that accepts unvalidated user input and echoes it back to the user. This can be used for reflected Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 2.0.6.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: halmat WP JS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0ab82117-73dd-4257-8dfc-01dadcc3a83f?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-js/trunk/wp-js.php?rev=100281#L140 product
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-1567 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1567?
CVE-2022-1567 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1567?
To fix CVE-2022-1567, 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-2022-1567 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1567 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-1567?
CVE-2022-1567 affects halmat WP JS.
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