CVE-2022-2168

Public Exploit
Download Manager < 3.2.44 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.44 does not escape a generated URL before outputting it back in an attribute of the history dashboard, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 10.52% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Download Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/66789b32-049e-4440-8b19-658649851010 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2168?
CVE-2022-2168 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2168?
To fix CVE-2022-2168, 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-2022-2168 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2168 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2168?
CVE-2022-2168 affects Unknown Download Manager.
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