CVE-2022-1772

Public Exploit
Google Places Review < 2.0.0 - Admin+ Stored Cross Site Scripting

Description

The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, which is reflected on the site's administration panel. A malicious administrator could abuse this bug, in a multisite WordPress configuration, to trick super-administrators into viewing the booby-trapped payload and taking over their account.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.01% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Google Places Reviews
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/02addade-d191-4e45-b7b5-2f3f673679ab third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1772?
CVE-2022-1772 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1772?
To fix CVE-2022-1772, 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-2022-1772 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1772 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1772?
CVE-2022-1772 affects Unknown Google Places Reviews.
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