CVE-2022-4650: HashBar – WordPress Notification Bar < 1.3.6 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Published Jan 23, 2023
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Updated

The HashBar WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
HasThemes Hashbar Wordpress<1.3.6

Event History

Jan 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4650?

The severity of CVE-2022-4650 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

2

How does CVE-2022-4650 affect the HashBar WordPress plugin?

CVE-2022-4650 affects the HashBar WordPress plugin before version 1.3.6.

3

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2022-4650?

CVE-2022-4650 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

What is the CWE identifier for CVE-2022-4650?

The CWE identifier for CVE-2022-4650 is CWE-79.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2022-4650 vulnerability in the HashBar WordPress plugin?

To fix the CVE-2022-4650 vulnerability, update the HashBar WordPress plugin to version 1.3.6 or above.

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