CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-27231: XSS

First published: Mon Jun 13 2022(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in WP Statistics versions prior to 13.2.0 because it improperly processes a platform parameter. By exploiting this vulnerability, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of the user who is logging in to the website using the product.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WP Statistics<13.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-27231?

    CVE-2022-27231 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability that exists in WP Statistics versions prior to 13.2.0.

  • How does CVE-2022-27231 work?

    CVE-2022-27231 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts on the web browser of a user who is logging in to a website using the WP Statistics plugin.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-27231?

    CVE-2022-27231 has a severity rating of medium (6.1).

  • How can I check if my site is affected by CVE-2022-27231?

    You can check if your site is affected by CVE-2022-27231 by verifying the version of WP Statistics installed on your WordPress site. If it is prior to 13.2.0, your site may be vulnerable.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-27231?

    To fix CVE-2022-27231, update the WP Statistics plugin to version 13.2.0 or later.

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