CVE-2022-4836: Breadcrumb < 1.5.33 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Published Feb 6, 2023
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Updated

The Breadcrumb WordPress plugin before 1.5.33 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
PickPlugins Breadcrumb Wordpress<1.5.33

Event History

Feb 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin vulnerability is CVE-2022-4836.

2

What is the severity rating of the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin vulnerability?

The severity rating of the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin vulnerability is medium (5.4).

3

What is the affected software version of the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin vulnerability?

The affected software version of the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin vulnerability is before 1.5.33.

4

How can a user exploit the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin vulnerability?

A user with a role as low as contributor can exploit the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin vulnerability to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

5

Is there a fix available for the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin vulnerability?

Yes, a fix is available for the Breadcrumb WordPress plugin vulnerability. Update to version 1.5.33 or later.

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