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MEDIUM · 4.8

CVE-2022-1029

The Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin before 4.0.72 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, leading to malicious users with administrator privileges to store malicious Javascript code l...

Vulnerability Description

The Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin before 4.0.72 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, leading to malicious users with administrator privileges to store malicious Javascript code leading to Cross-Site Scripting attacks when unfiltered_html is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

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
MiniorangeLimit Login Attempts< 4.0.72

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-1029?

CVE-2022-1029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin before 4.0.72 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, leading to malicious users with administrator privileges to store malicious Javascript code l...

How severe is CVE-2022-1029?

CVE-2022-1029 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-2022-1029?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Miniorange Limit Login Attempts.