CVE-2022-1597

Public Exploit
WPQA < 5.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.4, used as a companion for the Discy and Himer , does not sanitise and escape a parameter on its reset password form which makes it possible to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 64.68% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WPQA Builder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/faff9484-9fc7-4300-bdad-9cd8a30a9a4e third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1597?
CVE-2022-1597 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1597?
To fix CVE-2022-1597, 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-2022-1597 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1597 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~65% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1597?
CVE-2022-1597 affects Unknown WPQA Builder.
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