CVE-2022-44590

WordPress Simple Video Embedder plugin <= 2.2 - Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in James Lao's Simple Video Embedder plugin <= 2.2 on WordPress.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: James Lao Simple Video Embedder (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simple-video-embedder/wordpress-simple-video-embedder-plugin-2-2-auth-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-video-embedder/ third party advisory product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-44590?
CVE-2022-44590 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-44590?
To fix CVE-2022-44590, 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-2022-44590 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-44590 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-2022-44590?
CVE-2022-44590 affects James Lao Simple Video Embedder (WordPress plugin).
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