CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-2050: WP Paginate < 2.1.9 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Mon Jul 11 2022(Updated: )

The WP-Paginate WordPress plugin before 2.1.9 does not escape one of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when unfiltered_html is disallowed

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Maxfoundry Wp-paginate<2.1.9

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-2050?

    CVE-2022-2050 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-2050?

    To fix CVE-2022-2050, update the WP-Paginate plugin to version 2.1.9 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-2050?

    CVE-2022-2050 affects users of the WP-Paginate WordPress plugin prior to version 2.1.9.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2022-2050 allow?

    CVE-2022-2050 allows high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • Is unfiltered_html a factor in CVE-2022-2050?

    Yes, CVE-2022-2050 can be exploited when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed for high privilege users.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203