CVE-2022-4973

WordPress Core < 6.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via use of the_meta(); function

Description

WordPress Core, in versions up to 6.0.2, is vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting that can be exploited by users with access to the WordPress post and page editor, typically consisting of Authors, Contributors, and Editors making it possible to inject arbitrary web scripts into posts and pages that execute if the the_meta(); function is called on that page.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: WordPress Foundation WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b5582e89-83e6-4898-b9fe-09eddeb5f7ae?source=cve third party advisory
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/53961 patch
https://wordpress.org/news/2022/08/wordpress-6-0-2-security-and-maintenance-release/ release notes
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/08/wordpress-core-6-0-2-security-maintenance-release-what-you-need-to-know/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4973?
CVE-2022-4973 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4973?
To fix CVE-2022-4973, 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-2022-4973 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4973 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-2022-4973?
CVE-2022-4973 affects WordPress Foundation WordPress.
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