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MEDIUM · 4.8

CVE-2022-0840

The Easy Social Icons WordPress plugin before 3.2.1 does not properly escape the image_file field when adding a new social icon, allowing high privileged users to inject arbitrary javascript even when...

Vulnerability Description

The Easy Social Icons WordPress plugin before 3.2.1 does not properly escape the image_file field when adding a new social icon, allowing high privileged users to inject arbitrary javascript even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

CVSS Score

4.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CybernetikzEasy Social Icons< 3.2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-0840?

CVE-2022-0840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The Easy Social Icons WordPress plugin before 3.2.1 does not properly escape the image_file field when adding a new social icon, allowing high privileged users to inject arbitrary javascript even when...

How severe is CVE-2022-0840?

CVE-2022-0840 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-0840?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cybernetikz Easy Social Icons.