CVE-2022-2627: Newspaper < 12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
tagDiv Newspaper Wordpress<12
Event History
Oct 31, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2627?
The severity of CVE-2022-2627 is medium.
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How does CVE-2022-2627 affect the Newspaper WordPress theme?
CVE-2022-2627 affects the Newspaper WordPress theme version 12 and earlier.
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What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2022-2627?
CVE-2022-2627 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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How can I fix CVE-2022-2627?
To fix CVE-2022-2627, update the Newspaper WordPress theme to version 12 or newer.
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Is there any additional information about CVE-2022-2627?
For more information about CVE-2022-2627, you can refer to the following link: [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/038327d0-568f-4011-9b7e-3da39e8b6aea](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/038327d0-568f-4011-9b7e-3da39e8b6aea)