Vulnerability Description
The Profile Builder – User Profile & User Registration Forms WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping and sanitization of the site_url parameter found in the ~/assets/misc/fallback-page.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts onto a pages that executes whenever a user clicks on a specially crafted link by an attacker. This affects versions up to and including 3.6.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cozmoslabs | Profile Builder | <= 3.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/02/reflected-cross-site-scripting-vulnerabilExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/02/reflected-cross-site-scripting-vulnerabilExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-0653?
CVE-2022-0653 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Profile Builder – User Profile & User Registration Forms WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping and sanitization of the site_url parameter found in the...
How severe is CVE-2022-0653?
CVE-2022-0653 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-0653?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cozmoslabs Profile Builder.