CVE-2022-4571: Seriously Simple Podcasting < 2.19.1 - Contributor+ Stored XSS
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.
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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.