CVE-2022-28221: CleanTalk AntiSpam <= 5.173 Reflected XSS

Published Apr 19, 2022
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Updated

The CleanTalk AntiSpam plugin <= 5.173 for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via the $REQUEST['page'] parameter in/lib/Cleantalk/ApbctWP/FindSpam/ListTable/Comments.php

Affected Software

1 affected component
CleanTalk Antispam Wordpress<=5.173

Event History

Apr 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-28221?

CVE-2022-28221 is a vulnerability in the CleanTalk AntiSpam plugin for WordPress that allows for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How does CVE-2022-28221 affect CleanTalk AntiSpam plugin?

CVE-2022-28221 affects the CleanTalk AntiSpam plugin version 5.173 and earlier, allowing attackers to perform XSS attacks through the '$_REQUEST['page']' parameter in '/lib/Cleantalk/ApbctWP/FindSpam/ListTable/Comments.php'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28221?

CVE-2022-28221 has a severity rating of 6.1 (Medium).

4

How can I fix the CVE-2022-28221 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2022-28221 vulnerability, you should update the CleanTalk AntiSpam plugin to the latest version available, which is not affected by this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28221?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-28221 on the Wordfence blog: [Wordfence Blog - Reflected XSS in Spam Protection Antispam Firewall by CleanTalk](https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/03/reflected-xss-in-spam-protection-antispam-firewall-by-cleantalk/)

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