CVE-2022-4668: Easy Appointments < 3.11.2 - Contributor+ Stored XSS in Shortcode

Published Jan 23, 2023
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Updated

The Easy Appointments WordPress plugin before 3.11.2 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Easy Appointments Project Easy Appointments Wordpress<3.11.2
Easy-appointments Easy Appointments Wordpress<3.11.2

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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4668?

CVE-2022-4668 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4668?

To fix CVE-2022-4668, update the Easy Appointments WordPress plugin to version 3.11.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-4668?

Users with the Easy Appointments WordPress plugin version prior to 3.11.2 are affected by CVE-2022-4668.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2022-4668?

CVE-2022-4668 allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks due to improper validation and escaping of shortcode attributes.

5

What roles can exploit CVE-2022-4668?

CVE-2022-4668 can be exploited by users with a role as low as contributor.

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