CVE-2022-29421

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

Description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adam Skaat's Countdown & Clock plugin on WordPress via &ycd_type vulnerable parameter.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: Adam Skaat Countdown & Clock (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/countdown-builder/ product third party advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/countdown-builder/wordpress-countdown-clock-plugin-2-3-0-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29421?
CVE-2022-29421 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-29421?
To fix CVE-2022-29421, 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-2022-29421 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-29421 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-2022-29421?
CVE-2022-29421 affects Adam Skaat Countdown & Clock (WordPress plugin).
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