CVE-2022-1583 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-1583?

CVE-2022-1583 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1583?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webfactoryltd External Links In New Window \/ New Tab.

Vulnerability Description

The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not ensure window.opener is set to "null" when links to external sites are clicked, which may enable tabnabbing attacks to occur.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webfactoryltd	External Links In New Window \/ New Tab	< 1.43

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1022

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa9d727c-4d17-4220-b8cb-e6dec30361a9ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa9d727c-4d17-4220-b8cb-e6dec30361a9ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-1583?

CVE-2022-1583 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not ensure window.opener is set to "null" when links to external sites are clicked, which may enable tabnabbing attacks to ...

How severe is CVE-2022-1583?

CVE-2022-1583 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1583?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webfactoryltd External Links In New Window \/ New Tab.