CVE-2022-4672: WordPress Simple Shopping Cart < 4.6.2 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
First published: Mon Jan 23 2023(Updated: )
The WordPress Simple Shopping Cart WordPress plugin before 4.6.2 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.
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tipsandtricks-hq Wordpress Simple Paypal Shopping Cart | <4.6.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-4672.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4672?
The severity of CVE-2022-4672 is medium (5.4).
Which WordPress plugin is affected by CVE-2022-4672?
The WordPress Simple Shopping Cart WordPress plugin before version 4.6.2 is affected by CVE-2022-4672.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-4672?
CVE-2022-4672 allows users with the role of contributor or lower to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How can I fix CVE-2022-4672?
To fix CVE-2022-4672, update the WordPress Simple Shopping Cart WordPress plugin to version 4.6.2 or later.
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