CVE-2022-2600

Public Exploit
Auto-hyperlink URLs <= 5.4.1 - Tab Nabbing

Description

The Auto-hyperlink URLs WordPress plugin through 5.4.1 does not set rel="noopener noreferer" on generated links, which can lead to Tab Nabbing by giving the target site access to the source tab through the window.opener DOM object.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Auto-hyperlink URLs
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/01bbdefd-bdc3-43ef-9f35-6e7ebe786be2 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2600?
CVE-2022-2600 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2600?
To fix CVE-2022-2600, 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-2022-2600 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2600 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-2022-2600?
CVE-2022-2600 affects Unknown Auto-hyperlink URLs.
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