What is the severity of CVE-2022-1583?

CVE-2022-1583 is classified as a moderate-severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1583?

To fix CVE-2022-1583, update the External Links in New Window / New Tab plugin to version 1.43 or later.

What type of attack does CVE-2022-1583 make possible?

CVE-2022-1583 makes it possible for attackers to execute tabnabbing attacks.

Which versions of the plugin are affected by CVE-2022-1583?

CVE-2022-1583 affects all versions of the plugin prior to 1.43.

What specific functionality is lacking due to the issue in CVE-2022-1583?

The issue in CVE-2022-1583 is that it does not set window.opener to 'null' when opening links in new tabs.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-1583

medium

6.5

CWE

1022

30/5/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-1583: External Links in New Window / New Tab < 1.43 - Tabnabbing

First published: Mon May 30 2022(Updated: )

The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not ensure window.opener is set to "null" when links to external sites are clicked, which may enable tabnabbing attacks to occur.

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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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa9d727c-4d17-4220-b8cb-e6dec30361a9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1583?
CVE-2022-1583 is classified as a moderate-severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1583?
To fix CVE-2022-1583, update the External Links in New Window / New Tab plugin to version 1.43 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-1583 make possible?
CVE-2022-1583 makes it possible for attackers to execute tabnabbing attacks.
Which versions of the plugin are affected by CVE-2022-1583?
CVE-2022-1583 affects all versions of the plugin prior to 1.43.
What specific functionality is lacking due to the issue in CVE-2022-1583?
The issue in CVE-2022-1583 is that it does not set window.opener to 'null' when opening links in new tabs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1583?
CVE-2022-1583 is classified as a moderate-severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1583?
To fix CVE-2022-1583, update the External Links in New Window / New Tab plugin to version 1.43 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-1583 make possible?
CVE-2022-1583 makes it possible for attackers to execute tabnabbing attacks.
Which versions of the plugin are affected by CVE-2022-1583?
CVE-2022-1583 affects all versions of the plugin prior to 1.43.
What specific functionality is lacking due to the issue in CVE-2022-1583?
The issue in CVE-2022-1583 is that it does not set window.opener to 'null' when opening links in new tabs.