CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Mon Feb 06 2023(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.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pickplugins Breadcrumb<1.5.33
<1.5.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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