What is the severity of CVE-2022-4706?

CVE-2022-4706 has a severity level that can be classified as medium due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4706?

To fix CVE-2022-4706, update the Genesis Columns Advanced plugin to version 2.0.4 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2022-4706?

CVE-2022-4706 affects users of the Genesis Columns Advanced WordPress plugin prior to version 2.0.4.

What exploits can CVE-2022-4706 enable?

CVE-2022-4706 can enable stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by allowing low-privilege contributors to inject malicious scripts.

What should I do if I cannot update to fix CVE-2022-4706?

If you cannot update, consider disabling the Genesis Columns Advanced plugin until a fix can be applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-4706

medium

5.4

CWE

23/1/2023

2/4/2025

CVE-2022-4706: Genesis Columns Advanced < 2.0.4 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

First published: Mon Jan 23 2023(Updated: )

The Genesis Columns Advanced WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 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 a 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
Genesis Columns Advanced	<2.0.4

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Reference Links

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/30882a45-ca03-4ff1-a36d-758d9b9b641c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4706?
CVE-2022-4706 has a severity level that can be classified as medium due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4706?
To fix CVE-2022-4706, update the Genesis Columns Advanced plugin to version 2.0.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-4706?
CVE-2022-4706 affects users of the Genesis Columns Advanced WordPress plugin prior to version 2.0.4.
What exploits can CVE-2022-4706 enable?
CVE-2022-4706 can enable stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by allowing low-privilege contributors to inject malicious scripts.
What should I do if I cannot update to fix CVE-2022-4706?
If you cannot update, consider disabling the Genesis Columns Advanced plugin until a fix can be applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4706?
CVE-2022-4706 has a severity level that can be classified as medium due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4706?
To fix CVE-2022-4706, update the Genesis Columns Advanced plugin to version 2.0.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-4706?
CVE-2022-4706 affects users of the Genesis Columns Advanced WordPress plugin prior to version 2.0.4.
What exploits can CVE-2022-4706 enable?
CVE-2022-4706 can enable stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by allowing low-privilege contributors to inject malicious scripts.
What should I do if I cannot update to fix CVE-2022-4706?
If you cannot update, consider disabling the Genesis Columns Advanced plugin until a fix can be applied.