CVE-2022-25618

WordPress wpDataTables plugin <= 2.1.27 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wpDataTables (WordPress plugin) versions <= 2.1.27

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 2.1.28 or higher version.

Category

3.4
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.32%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: TMS-Plugins wpDataTables – Tables & Table Charts (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdatatables/#developers third party advisory product
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpdatatables/wordpress-wpdatatables-plugin-2-1-27-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25618?
CVE-2022-25618 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25618?
To fix CVE-2022-25618: Update to 2.1.28 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-25618 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-25618 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-25618?
CVE-2022-25618 affects TMS-Plugins wpDataTables – Tables & Table Charts (WordPress plugin).
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