Vulnerability Description
The Visual Composer Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the post/page 'Title' value in versions up to, and including, 45.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with access to the visual composer editor to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Visualcomposer | Visual Composer Website Builder | <= 45.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2516Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2516Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-2516?
CVE-2022-2516 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Visual Composer Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the post/page 'Title' value in versions up to, and including, 45.0 due to insufficient input s...
How severe is CVE-2022-2516?
CVE-2022-2516 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-2516?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Visualcomposer Visual Composer Website Builder.