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MEDIUM · 4.8

CVE-2022-2271

The WP Database Backup WordPress plugin before 5.9 does not escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the un...

Vulnerability Description

The WP Database Backup WordPress plugin before 5.9 does not escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html capability 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
WpseedsWp Database Backup< 5.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-2271?

CVE-2022-2271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The WP Database Backup WordPress plugin before 5.9 does not escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the un...

How severe is CVE-2022-2271?

CVE-2022-2271 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-2022-2271?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpseeds Wp Database Backup.