What is the severity of CVE-2022-1582?

CVE-2022-1582 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1582?

To fix CVE-2022-1582, update the External Links in New Window / New Tab plugin to version 1.43 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1582?

CVE-2022-1582 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

What are the consequences of CVE-2022-1582 being exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2022-1582 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user's session.

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CVE-2022-1582

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30/5/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-1582: External Links in New Window / New Tab < 1.43 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2022-1582?

CVE-2022-1582 affects users of the External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.43.

First published: Mon May 30 2022(Updated: )

The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not properly escape URLs it concatenates to onclick event handlers, which makes Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks possible.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Webfactoryltd External Links In New Window / New Tab	<1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1582?
CVE-2022-1582 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1582?
To fix CVE-2022-1582, update the External Links in New Window / New Tab plugin to version 1.43 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1582?
CVE-2022-1582 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-1582?
CVE-2022-1582 affects users of the External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.43.
What are the consequences of CVE-2022-1582 being exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2022-1582 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user's session.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1582?
CVE-2022-1582 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1582?
To fix CVE-2022-1582, update the External Links in New Window / New Tab plugin to version 1.43 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1582?
CVE-2022-1582 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-1582?
CVE-2022-1582 affects users of the External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.43.
What are the consequences of CVE-2022-1582 being exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2022-1582 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user's session.