CVE-2022-4698: XSS
First published: Fri Dec 23 2022(Updated: )
The ProfilePress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via several form fields in versions up to, and including, 4.5.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Properfraction Profilepress | <4.5.1 | |
| <4.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-4698.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4698?
The severity of CVE-2022-4698 is medium.
What is the affected software of CVE-2022-4698?
The affected software of CVE-2022-4698 is the ProfilePress plugin for WordPress up to and including version 4.5.0.
How does CVE-2022-4698 impact the ProfilePress plugin?
CVE-2022-4698 allows authenticated attackers with administrator-level permissions to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks via several form fields in the ProfilePress plugin.
Are there any references available for CVE-2022-4698?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-4698 at the following URLs: [Reference 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2838522%40wp-user-avatar%2Ftrunk&old=2837217%40wp-user-avatar%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=), [Reference 2](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/43c9dcec-f769-4c55-93d0-c2aa45a4fa16).
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