CVE-2022-25612: WordPress Simple Event Planner plugin <= 1.5.4 - Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Published Mar 25, 2022
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Updated

Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Simple Event Planner WordPress plugin <= 1.5.4 allows user with author or higher user rights inject the malicious code via vulnerable parameters: &custom[eventorganiser], &custom[organiseremail], &custom[organisercontact].

Affected Software

1 affected component
PressTigers Simple Event Planner Wordpress<=1.5.4

Remediation

Information

Update to 1.5.5 or higher version.

Event History

Mar 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-25612?

CVE-2022-25612 is a vulnerability that refers to Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Simple Event Planner WordPress plugin <= 1.5.4.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25612?

The severity of CVE-2022-25612 is medium with a CVSSv3 score of 5.4.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-25612?

The Simple Event Planner WordPress plugin version 1.5.4 and earlier is affected by CVE-2022-25612.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-25612?

An attacker with author or higher user rights can exploit CVE-2022-25612 by injecting malicious code through vulnerable parameters such as &custom[event_organiser], &custom[organiser_email], &custom[organiser_cont].

5

Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2022-25612?

Yes, patches and fixes for CVE-2022-25612 are available. You can find them at the following references: [Patchstack](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simple-event-planner/wordpress-simple-event-planner-plugin-1-5-4-multiple-authenticated-persistent-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilities) and the [WordPress Plugin Page](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-event-planner/#developers).

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