CVE-2022-2181

Public Exploit
Advanced WordPress Reset < 1.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Advanced WordPress Reset WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not escape some 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 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Advanced WordPress Reset
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/68ddf343-6e69-44a7-bd33-72004053d41e third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2181?
CVE-2022-2181 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2181?
To fix CVE-2022-2181, 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-2022-2181 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2181 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-2022-2181?
CVE-2022-2181 affects Unknown Advanced WordPress Reset.
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