CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-4199: Link Library < 7.4.1 - Admin+ Stored XSS

First published: Mon Jan 16 2023(Updated: )

The Link Library WordPress plugin before 7.4.1 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).

Credit: contact@wpscan.com contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Link Library WordPress<7.4.1
<7.4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-4199?

    CVE-2022-4199 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks affecting high privilege users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-4199?

    To fix CVE-2022-4199, update the Link Library WordPress plugin to version 7.4.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-4199?

    CVE-2022-4199 affects users of the Link Library WordPress plugin prior to version 7.4.1, particularly those with high privilege roles like admin.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2022-4199 allow?

    CVE-2022-4199 can allow stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper sanitization and escaping of certain settings.

  • Is multisite setup vulnerable to CVE-2022-4199?

    Yes, in a multisite setup, even with unfiltered_html capability disallowed, CVE-2022-4199 can still be exploited.

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