CVE-2022-28222: 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/Users.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-2022-28222?

CVE-2022-28222 is a vulnerability in the CleanTalk AntiSpam plugin <= 5.173 for WordPress that allows for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-28222?

CVE-2022-28222 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-28222?

The CleanTalk AntiSpam plugin versions up to and including 5.173 for WordPress are affected by CVE-2022-28222.

4

How can CVE-2022-28222 be exploited?

CVE-2022-28222 can be exploited through the $_REQUEST['page'] parameter in `/lib/Cleantalk/ApbctWP/FindSpam/ListTable/Users.php`.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-28222?

Yes, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the CleanTalk AntiSpam plugin to mitigate the vulnerability.

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