CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-0447: Post Grid < 2.1.16 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via post_types

First published: Mon Apr 11 2022(Updated: )

The Post Grid WordPress plugin before 2.1.16 does not sanitise and escape the post_types parameter before outputting it back in the response of the post_grid_update_taxonomies_terms_by_posttypes AJAX action, available to any authenticated users, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PickPlugins Post Grid<2.1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-0447?

    CVE-2022-0447 refers to a vulnerability in the Post Grid WordPress plugin before version 2.1.16.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-0447?

    CVE-2022-0447 has a severity rating of 6.4 (Medium).

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software is the Post Grid WordPress plugin before version 2.1.16.

  • What is the CWE of CVE-2022-0447?

    The CWE of CVE-2022-0447 is CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')).

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-0447?

    To fix CVE-2022-0447, update the Post Grid WordPress plugin to version 2.1.16 or later.

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