CVE-2022-4571: Seriously Simple Podcasting < 2.19.1 - Contributor+ Stored XSS
First published: Mon Jan 16 2023(Updated: )
The Seriously Simple Podcasting WordPress plugin before 2.19.1 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.
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Seriously Simple Podcasting | <2.19.1 | |
| <2.19.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4571?
The severity of CVE-2022-4571 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-4571?
The affected software for CVE-2022-4571 is the Seriously Simple Podcasting WordPress plugin version up to 2.19.1.
What is the CWE ID for CVE-2022-4571?
The CWE ID for CVE-2022-4571 is CWE-79.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-4571?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-4571 by performing Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks using unvalidated and unescaped shortcode attributes in the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin.
How can I fix CVE-2022-4571?
To fix CVE-2022-4571, update the Seriously Simple Podcasting WordPress plugin to version 2.19.1 or later.
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