CVE-2022-1628

Simple SEO <= 1.7.91 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Simple SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to attribute-based stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including 1.7.91, due to insufficient sanitization or escaping on the SEO social and standard title parameters. This can be exploited by authenticated users with Contributor and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts into posts/pages that execute whenever an administrator access the page.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: coleds Simple SEO
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2754807%40cds-simple-seo&new=2754807%40cds-simple-seo&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= third party advisory patch
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-1628 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1628?
CVE-2022-1628 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1628?
To fix CVE-2022-1628, 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-2022-1628 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1628 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-2022-1628?
CVE-2022-1628 affects coleds Simple SEO.
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