CVE-2022-1583

Public Exploit
External Links in New Window / New Tab < 1.43 - Tabnabbing

Description

The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not ensure window.opener is set to "null" when links to external sites are clicked, which may enable tabnabbing attacks to occur.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown External Links in New Window / New Tab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa9d727c-4d17-4220-b8cb-e6dec30361a9 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1583?
CVE-2022-1583 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1583?
To fix CVE-2022-1583, 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-2022-1583 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1583 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-2022-1583?
CVE-2022-1583 affects Unknown External Links in New Window / New Tab.
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