CVE-2022-4485

Public Exploit

Page-list < 5.3 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Description

The Page-list WordPress plugin before 5.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high privilege users such as admins.

5.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.10%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Page-list

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/685b068e-0727-45fb-bd8c-66bb1dc3a8e7	exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4485?: CVE-2022-4485 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4485?: To fix CVE-2022-4485, 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-2022-4485 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-4485 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2022-4485?: CVE-2022-4485 affects Unknown Page-list.

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