CVE-2022-38073

WordPress Awesome Support plugin <= 6.0.7 - Multiple Authenticated Persistent XSS (Additional Interested Parties)

Description

Multiple Authenticated (custom specific plugin role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Awesome Support plugin <= 6.0.7 at WordPress.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 6.0.8 or higher version.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Awesome Support Team Awesome Support (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/awesome-support/#developers product release notes
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/awesome-support/wordpress-awesome-support-plugin-6-0-7-multiple-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilities third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38073?
CVE-2022-38073 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-38073?
To fix CVE-2022-38073: Update to 6.0.8 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-38073 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-38073 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-2022-38073?
CVE-2022-38073 affects Awesome Support Team Awesome Support (WordPress plugin).
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