CVE-2022-2071

Public Exploit
Name Directory < 1.25.4 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting via CSRF

Description

The Name Directory WordPress plugin before 1.25.4 does not have CSRF check when importing names, and is also lacking sanitisation as well as escaping in some of the imported data, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin import arbitrary names with XSS payloads in them.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Name Directory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d3653976-9e0a-4f2b-87f7-26b5e7a74b9d third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2071?
CVE-2022-2071 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2071?
To fix CVE-2022-2071, 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-2022-2071 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2071 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-2022-2071?
CVE-2022-2071 affects Unknown Name Directory.
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