CVE-2022-4010: Image Hover Effects < 5.5 - Admin+ Stored XSS
First published: Mon Dec 12 2022(Updated: )
The Image Hover Effects WordPress plugin before 5.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <=5.3 | ||
| Webdevocean Image Hover Effects | <=5.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-4010.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'The Image Hover Effects WordPress plugin before 5.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings'.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4010?
The severity of CVE-2022-4010 is medium, with a severity value of 4.8.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is the Image Hover Effects WordPress plugin version up to and including 5.3.
What is the CWE category of CVE-2022-4010?
The CWE category of CVE-2022-4010 is CWE-79, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
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