CVE-2022-2516: Visual Composer Website Builder <= 45.0 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'Title'
The Visual Composer Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the post/page 'Title' value in versions up to, and including, 45.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with access to the visual composer editor to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2022-2516?
CVE-2022-2516 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Visual Composer Website Builder plugin for WordPress.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2516?
To fix CVE-2022-2516, update the Visual Composer Website Builder plugin to version 45.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-2516?
CVE-2022-2516 affects users of the Visual Composer Website Builder plugin for WordPress versions 45.0 and below.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-2516?
CVE-2022-2516 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization.
Can CVE-2022-2516 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-2516 can be exploited by authenticated attackers who can manipulate the post/page 'Title' value.