CVE-2022-4837: CPO Companion < 1.1.0 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Published Jan 30, 2023
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Updated

The CPO Companion WordPress plugin before 1.1.0 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
Machothemes Cpo Companion Wordpress<1.1.0

Event History

Jan 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4837?

CVE-2022-4837 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4837?

To fix CVE-2022-4837, update the CPO Companion WordPress plugin to version 1.1.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-4837?

CVE-2022-4837 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the CPO Companion WordPress plugin.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2022-4837?

Users with a role as low as contributor can exploit CVE-2022-4837 due to insufficient validation of shortcode attributes.

5

Which plugin is vulnerable to CVE-2022-4837?

CVE-2022-4837 affects the CPO Companion WordPress plugin versions before 1.1.0.

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