CVE-2022-4216: XSS
First published: Fri Dec 02 2022(Updated: )
The Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'facebook_appid' parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.3.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Kibokolabs Chained Quiz | <=1.3.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/417a11bcb9b8da28cfe5ba1c17c44d0e
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2825114%40chained-quiz&new=2825114%40chained-quiz&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2825368%40chained-quiz&new=2825368%40chained-quiz&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4216
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-4216?
CVE-2022-4216 is a vulnerability that affects the Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-4216?
CVE-2022-4216 has a severity level of medium, with a CVSS score of 4.8.
What is the affected software?
The Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.3.2.2 is affected by CVE-2022-4216.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2022-4216?
CVE-2022-4216 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the 'facebook_appid' parameter of the Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress.
How can the vulnerability in CVE-2022-4216 be exploited?
Authenticated attackers with administrative privilege can exploit CVE-2022-4216 by injecting malicious code via the 'facebook_appid' parameter.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/kibokolabs
- canonical/kibokolabs chained quiz
- version/kibokolabs chained quiz/1.3.2.2