CVE-2022-4442: WCK < 2.3.3 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Published Jan 16, 2023
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Updated

The Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator WordPress plugin before 2.3.3 does not sanitize 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 unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example, in multisite setup).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cozmoslabs Custom Post Types And Custom Fields Creator Wordpress<2.3.3

Event History

Jan 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator WordPress plugin?

The vulnerability ID for the Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator WordPress plugin is CVE-2022-4442.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4442?

The severity of CVE-2022-4442 is medium, with a CVSS score of 4.8.

3

How does CVE-2022-4442 impact the Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator WordPress plugin?

CVE-2022-4442 allows high-privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-4442?

The affected software for CVE-2022-4442 is the Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator WordPress plugin before version 2.3.3.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-4442?

To fix CVE-2022-4442, update the Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator WordPress plugin to version 2.3.3 or later.

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