CVE-2022-4946

Public Exploit
Frontend Post WordPress Plugin <= 2.8.4 - Contributor+ Arbitrary Redirect

Description

The Frontend Post WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin through 2.8.4 does not validate an attribute of one of its shortcode, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to add a malicious shortcode to a page/post, which will redirect users to an arbitrary domain.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Frontend Post WordPress Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e222018-a3e0-4af0-846c-6f00b67dfbc0 exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4946?
CVE-2022-4946 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4946?
To fix CVE-2022-4946, 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-2022-4946 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-4946 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-2022-4946?
CVE-2022-4946 affects Unknown Frontend Post WordPress Plugin.
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