CVE-2022-2173

Public Exploit
Advanced Database Cleaner < 3.1.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Advanced Database Cleaner WordPress plugin before 3.1.1 does not escape numerous generated URLs before outputting them back in href attributes of admin dashboard pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Advanced Database Cleaner
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/86bfe0cc-a579-43d6-a26b-6e06000251f6 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2173?
CVE-2022-2173 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2173?
To fix CVE-2022-2173, 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-2022-2173 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2173 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-2022-2173?
CVE-2022-2173 affects Unknown Advanced Database Cleaner.
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