CVE-2022-3069: Wordlift < 3.37.2 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Sep 26, 2022
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Updated

The WordLift WordPress plugin before 3.37.2 does not sanitise and escape its settings, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordLift WordLift WordPress<3.37.2

Event History

Sep 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3069?

CVE-2022-3069 has a high severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-3069?

To fix CVE-2022-3069, update the WordLift WordPress plugin to version 3.37.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-3069?

High privilege users, particularly administrators of WordLift on WordPress installations prior to version 3.37.2, are affected by CVE-2022-3069.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-3069?

CVE-2022-3069 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper sanitization and escaping of settings in the WordLift plugin.

5

Can I be exploited through CVE-2022-3069 if I do not have unfiltered_html capability?

Yes, even if the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed, high privilege users can still exploit CVE-2022-3069.

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