CVE-2022-29420

WordPress Countdown & Clock plugin <= 2.3.2 - Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Adam Skaat Countdown & Clock (WordPress plugin) countdown-builder allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Countdown & Clock (WordPress plugin): from n/a through 2.3.2.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Adam Skaat Countdown & Clock (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/countdown-builder/wordpress-countdown-clock-plugin-2-3-1-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29420?
CVE-2022-29420 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-29420?
To fix CVE-2022-29420, 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-2022-29420 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-29420 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-2022-29420?
CVE-2022-29420 affects Adam Skaat Countdown & Clock (WordPress plugin).
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