CVE-2022-3897: WP Affiliate Platform <= 6.3.9 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The WP Affiliate Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via several parameters in versions up to, and including, 6.3.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2022-3897?
CVE-2022-3897 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated attackers to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3897?
To fix CVE-2022-3897, update the WP Affiliate Platform plugin to version 6.4.0 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What versions are affected by CVE-2022-3897?
CVE-2022-3897 affects all versions of the WP Affiliate Platform plugin up to and including 6.3.9.
Who can exploit CVE-2022-3897?
CVE-2022-3897 can be exploited by authenticated users with administrator-level permissions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-3897?
CVE-2022-3897 is categorized as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.