CVE-2022-4431: WOOCS < 1.3.9.4 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Published Jan 16, 2023
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Updated

The WOOCS WordPress plugin before 1.3.9.4 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high privilege users such as admins.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pluginus Fox - Currency Switcher Professional For Woocommerce Wordpress<1.3.9.4

Event History

Jan 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this WOOCS WordPress plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this WOOCS WordPress plugin vulnerability is CVE-2022-4431.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-4431?

CVE-2022-4431 has a severity rating of medium, with a score of 5.4.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-4431?

The affected software for CVE-2022-4431 is the WOOCS WordPress plugin version up to and excluding 1.3.9.4.

4

What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, which could be used against high privilege users.

5

Are there any references or additional information about CVE-2022-4431?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-4431 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/860b882b-983c-44b5-8c09-b6890df8a0da) and [Reference 2](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c7d12fd4-7346-4727-9f6c-7e7e5524a932).

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