CVE-2022-4775: GeoDirectory < 2.2.22 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Published Jan 23, 2023
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Updated

The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.2.22 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

1 affected component
AyeCode Geodirectory Wordpress<2.2.22

Event History

Jan 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:32 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Geodirectory plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Geodirectory plugin vulnerability is CVE-2022-4775.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-4775?

CVE-2022-4775 has a severity rating of 5.4 (medium).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-4775?

The affected software for CVE-2022-4775 is the GeoDirectory WordPress plugin version up to 2.2.22.

4

What is the description of CVE-2022-4775?

CVE-2022-4775 is a vulnerability in the GeoDirectory WordPress plugin that allows Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

5

How can the CVE-2022-4775 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2022-4775 vulnerability can be exploited by users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

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