CVE-2022-38073: WordPress Awesome Support plugin <= 6.0.7 - Multiple Authenticated Persistent XSS (Additional Interested Parties)

Published Sep 21, 2022
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Updated

Multiple Authenticated (custom specific plugin role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Awesome Support plugin <= 6.0.7 at WordPress.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Getawesomesupport Awesome Support Wordpress<=6.0.7

Remediation

Information

Update to 6.0.8 or higher version.

Event History

Sep 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-38073.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38073?

The severity of CVE-2022-38073 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-38073?

The Awesome Support plugin versions up to and including 6.0.7 for WordPress are affected by CVE-2022-38073.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-38073?

To fix CVE-2022-38073, update the Awesome Support plugin to a version higher than 6.0.7.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38073?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-38073 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/awesome-support/wordpress-awesome-support-plugin-6-0-7-multiple-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilities) and [Reference 2](https://wordpress.org/plugins/awesome-support/#developers).

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