CVE-2022-4946: Frontend Post WordPress Plugin <= 2.8.4 - Contributor+ Arbitrary Redirect

Published Jun 5, 2023
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Updated

The Frontend Post WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin through 2.8.4 does not validate an attribute of one of its shortcode, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to add a malicious shortcode to a page/post, which will redirect users to an arbitrary domain.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Accesspressthemes Frontend Post Wordpress Plugin Wordpress<=2.8.4

Event History

Jun 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-4946?

CVE-2022-4946 is a vulnerability in the Frontend Post WordPress Plugin version up to 2.8.4 that allows users with low privilege levels to add a malicious shortcode to a page or post, resulting in a redirect to an arbitrary domain.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-4946?

CVE-2022-4946 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 5.4.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-4946?

The Frontend Post WordPress Plugin version up to 2.8.4 is affected by CVE-2022-4946.

4

How can the vulnerability in CVE-2022-4946 be exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2022-4946 involves adding a malicious shortcode to a page or post using the vulnerable Frontend Post WordPress Plugin, which then redirects users to an arbitrary domain.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-4946?

At the time of writing, there is no known fix available for CVE-2022-4946. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the Frontend Post WordPress Plugin and to review and remove any potentially malicious shortcodes.

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