CVE-2022-4497: Jetpack CRM < 5.5 - Contributor+ Stored XSS
Published Jan 9, 2023
·Updated
The Jetpack CRM WordPress plugin before 5.5 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
Automattic Jetpack Crm Wordpress<5.5.0
Event History
Jan 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-4497.
2
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-4497?
CVE-2022-4497 has a severity level of medium.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-4497?
The Jetpack CRM WordPress plugin before version 5.5 is affected by CVE-2022-4497.
4
How can the vulnerability CVE-2022-4497 be exploited?
CVE-2022-4497 can be exploited through Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, allowing low privilege users to attack high privilege users.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-4497?
Yes, updating to version 5.5.0 or newer of the Jetpack CRM WordPress plugin will fix CVE-2022-4497.