CVE-2022-29432

WordPress wpDataTables plugin <= 2.1.27 - Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Description

Multiple Authenticated (administrator or higher user role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in TMS-Plugins wpDataTables plugin <= 2.1.27 on WordPress via &data-link-text, &data-link-url, &data, &data-shortcode, &data-star-num vulnerable parameters.

Remediation

Solution:

Update to 2.1.28 or higher version.

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29432?: CVE-2022-29432 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-29432?: To fix CVE-2022-29432: Update to 2.1.28 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-29432 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-29432 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-2022-29432?: CVE-2022-29432 affects TMS-Plugins wpDataTables – Tables & Table Charts (WordPress plugin).

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Description

Remediation

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions