CVE-2022-2169: Loading Page with Loading Screen < 1.0.83 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Sun Jul 17 2022(Updated: )
The Loading Page with Loading Screen WordPress plugin before 1.0.83 does not escape its settings, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dwbooster Loading Page With Loading Screen | <1.0.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2169?
CVE-2022-2169 is a vulnerability in the Loading Page with Loading Screen WordPress plugin that allows for cross-Site Scripting attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2169?
CVE-2022-2169 has a severity keyword of 'medium' with a severity value of 4.8.
How does CVE-2022-2169 affect the Loading Page with Loading Screen WordPress plugin?
CVE-2022-2169 affects the Loading Page with Loading Screen WordPress plugin version up to and excluding 1.0.83.
Is the unfiltered_html capability disallowed for high privilege users in CVE-2022-2169?
The unfiltered_html capability is disallowed for high privilege users, such as admins, in CVE-2022-2169.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2169?
To fix CVE-2022-2169, you should update to version 1.0.83 or later of the Loading Page with Loading Screen WordPress plugin.
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