What is CVE-2022-4211?

CVE-2022-4211 is a vulnerability in the Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress that allows for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

How does CVE-2022-4211 affect the Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress?

CVE-2022-4211 affects the Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress by allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability via the 'emailf' parameter on the 'chainedquiz_list' page.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4211?

CVE-2022-4211 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

How can I fix CVE-2022-4211?

To fix CVE-2022-4211, update the Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress to version 1.3.3 or later, which includes sufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-4211?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-4211 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/417a11bcb9b8da28cfe5ba1c17c44d0e), [Reference 2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2824193%40chained-quiz&new=2824193%40chained-quiz&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=), [Reference 3](https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4211).

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CVE-2022-4211

medium

6.1

CWE

2/12/2022

5/12/2022

CVE-2022-4211: XSS

First published: Fri Dec 02 2022(Updated: )

The Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'emailf' parameter on the 'chainedquiz_list' page in versions up to, and including, 1.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Kibokolabs Chained Quiz	<=1.3.2

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What is CVE-2022-4211?
CVE-2022-4211 is a vulnerability in the Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress that allows for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How does CVE-2022-4211 affect the Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress?
CVE-2022-4211 affects the Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress by allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability via the 'emailf' parameter on the 'chainedquiz_list' page.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4211?
CVE-2022-4211 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How can I fix CVE-2022-4211?
To fix CVE-2022-4211, update the Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress to version 1.3.3 or later, which includes sufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-4211?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-4211 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/417a11bcb9b8da28cfe5ba1c17c44d0e), [Reference 2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2824193%40chained-quiz&new=2824193%40chained-quiz&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=), [Reference 3](https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4211).

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