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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2022-2072

The Name Directory WordPress plugin before 1.25.3 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. Furthermore, as the paylo...

Vulnerability Description

The Name Directory WordPress plugin before 1.25.3 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. Furthermore, as the payload is also saved into the database after the request, it leads to a Stored XSS as well

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Name Directory ProjectName Directory< 1.25.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-2072?

CVE-2022-2072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Name Directory WordPress plugin before 1.25.3 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. Furthermore, as the paylo...

How severe is CVE-2022-2072?

CVE-2022-2072 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-2022-2072?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Name Directory Project Name Directory.