CVE-2022-3237: WP Contact Slider < 2.4.8 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Mon Oct 31 2022(Updated: )
The WP Contact Slider WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not sanitize and escape its settings, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wpexperts Wp Contact Slider | <2.4.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-3237.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3237?
The severity of CVE-2022-3237 is medium with a severity value of 4.8.
What is affected by CVE-2022-3237?
The WP Contact Slider WordPress plugin before version 2.4.8 is affected by CVE-2022-3237.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-3237?
CVE-2022-3237 allows high privilege users, such as admin, to perform cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
How can I mitigate CVE-2022-3237?
To mitigate CVE-2022-3237, update the WP Contact Slider WordPress plugin to version 2.4.8 or later, which includes the necessary sanitization and escaping of settings.
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