CVE-2022-3690: Popup Maker < 1.16.11 - Contributor+ Stored Cross Site Scripting

Published Nov 21, 2022
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Updated

The Popup Maker WordPress plugin before 1.16.11 does not sanitise and escape some of its Popup options, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, which could be used against admins

Affected Software

1 affected component
Code-atlantic Popup Maker Wordpress<1.16.11

Event History

Nov 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-3690.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3690?

The severity of CVE-2022-3690 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.

3

How does the Popup Maker WordPress plugin before 1.16.11 allow Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks?

The plugin does not properly sanitise and escape some of its Popup options, allowing users with low-level roles to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

4

Who can exploit this vulnerability?

Users with roles as low as Contributor can exploit this vulnerability.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-3690?

Yes, updating the Popup Maker WordPress plugin to version 1.16.11 or higher fixes the vulnerability.

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