CVE-2022-2658

Public Exploit

WP Spell Check < 9.13 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WP Spell Check WordPress plugin before 9.13 does not escape ignored words, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

4.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.08%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown WP Spell Check

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e72fa040-3ca5-4570-9a3c-c704574b1ca3	exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2658?: CVE-2022-2658 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2658?: To fix CVE-2022-2658, 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-2022-2658 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-2658 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-2022-2658?: CVE-2022-2658 affects Unknown WP Spell Check.

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