CVE-2022-4897

Public Exploit

BackupBuddy < 8.8.3 - Multiple Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The BackupBuddy WordPress plugin before 8.8.3 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in various places, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

6.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 10.68% Top 10%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown BackupBuddy

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7b0eeafe-b9bc-43b2-8487-a23d3960f73f	exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4897?: CVE-2022-4897 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4897?: To fix CVE-2022-4897, 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-2022-4897 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-4897 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-4897?: CVE-2022-4897 affects Unknown BackupBuddy.

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