What is CVE-2022-4655?

CVE-2022-4655 is a vulnerability in the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin that allows users with a low role, such as a contributor, to perform a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4655?

The severity of CVE-2022-4655 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

How does CVE-2022-4655 affect the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin?

CVE-2022-4655 affects the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before version 2.8.9 by allowing users with a role as low as a contributor to perform a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.

How can I fix CVE-2022-4655 in the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin?

To fix CVE-2022-4655, you should update the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin to version 2.8.9 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-4655?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-4655 at the following reference link: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a1c70c80-e952-4cc7-aca0-c2dde3fa08a9

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CVE-2022-4655

medium

5.4

CWE

16/1/2023

4/4/2025

CVE-2022-4655: Welcart e-Commerce < 2.8.9 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

First published: Mon Jan 16 2023(Updated: )

The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.9 does not validate and escapes one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as a contributor to perform a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Collne Welcart	<2.8.9
	<2.8.9

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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a1c70c80-e952-4cc7-aca0-c2dde3fa08a9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4655?
CVE-2022-4655 is a vulnerability in the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin that allows users with a low role, such as a contributor, to perform a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4655?
The severity of CVE-2022-4655 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How does CVE-2022-4655 affect the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin?
CVE-2022-4655 affects the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before version 2.8.9 by allowing users with a role as low as a contributor to perform a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.
How can I fix CVE-2022-4655 in the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin?
To fix CVE-2022-4655, you should update the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin to version 2.8.9 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-4655?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-4655 at the following reference link: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a1c70c80-e952-4cc7-aca0-c2dde3fa08a9

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