CVE-2022-2099: WooCommerce < 6.6.0 - Admin+ Stored HTML Injection

Published Jul 17, 2022
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Updated

The WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 6.6.0 is vulnerable to stored HTML injection due to lack of escaping and sanitizing in the payment gateway titles

Affected Software

1 affected component
WooCommerce WooCommerce WordPress<6.6.0

Event History

Jul 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:35 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-2099?

CVE-2022-2099 is a vulnerability in the WooCommerce WordPress plugin before version 6.6.0 that allows stored HTML injection in payment gateway titles.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2099?

CVE-2022-2099 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.

3

How does CVE-2022-2099 impact WooCommerce WordPress plugin?

CVE-2022-2099 allows attackers to inject malicious HTML code into payment gateway titles, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-2099 vulnerability?

Yes, the vulnerability can be fixed by updating the WooCommerce WordPress plugin to version 6.6.0 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2099?

More information about CVE-2022-2099 can be found at the following reference: [CVE-2022-2099](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0316e5f3-3302-40e3-8ff4-be3423a3be7b).

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