CVE-2022-4213

Description

The Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'dn' parameter on the 'chainedquiz_list' page in versions up to, and including, 1.3.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

6.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.92% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: prasunsen Chained Quiz

References

Link	Tags
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2825368%40chained-quiz&new=2825368%40chained-quiz&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=	third party advisory patch
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4213	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4213?: CVE-2022-4213 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4213?: To fix CVE-2022-4213, 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-2022-4213 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4213 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-4213?: CVE-2022-4213 affects prasunsen Chained Quiz.

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