CVE-2022-4653: Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks < 4.8.9 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Published Jan 16, 2023
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Updated

The Greenshift WordPress plugin before 4.8.9 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

2 affected components
Greenshiftwp Greenshift - Animation And Page Builder Blocks Wordpress<4.8.9
Wpsoul Greenshift Wordpress<4.8.9

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 CVE-2022-4653?

CVE-2022-4653 is a vulnerability in the Greenshift WordPress plugin before version 4.8.9.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4653?

CVE-2022-4653 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2022-4653 affect the Greenshift WordPress plugin?

CVE-2022-4653 affects the Greenshift WordPress plugin version before 4.8.9.

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-4653?

The affected software for CVE-2022-4653 is Greenshift - Animation And Page Builder Blocks plugin for WordPress before version 4.8.9.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-4653?

To fix CVE-2022-4653, update the Greenshift WordPress plugin to version 4.8.9 or higher.

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