CVE-2022-2167: Newspaper < 12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Mon Oct 31 2022(Updated: )
The Newspaper WordPress theme before 12 does not sanitise a parameter before outputting it back in an HTML attribute via an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tagdiv Newspaper | <12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2167?
The severity of CVE-2022-2167 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2022-2167?
CVE-2022-2167 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How does CVE-2022-2167 affect the Newspaper WordPress theme?
CVE-2022-2167 affects the Newspaper WordPress theme version up to exclusive version 12.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2022-2167?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-2167 is CWE-79.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-2167?
To fix CVE-2022-2167, it is recommended to update the Newspaper WordPress theme to version 12 or higher.
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