Vulnerability Description
The Ad Inserter Free and Pro WordPress plugins before 2.7.12 do not sanitise and escape the REQUEST_URI before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in browsers which do not encode characters
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Inserter Project | Ad Inserter | < 2.7.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166626/WordPress-Ad-Inserter-Cross-Site-ScrExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/85582b4f-a40a-4394-9834-0c88c5dc57baExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166626/WordPress-Ad-Inserter-Cross-Site-ScrExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/85582b4f-a40a-4394-9834-0c88c5dc57baExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-0901?
CVE-2022-0901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Ad Inserter Free and Pro WordPress plugins before 2.7.12 do not sanitise and escape the REQUEST_URI before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in brows...
How severe is CVE-2022-0901?
CVE-2022-0901 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-2022-0901?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ad Inserter Project Ad Inserter.