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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2022-2538

The WP Hide & Security Enhancer WordPress plugin before 1.8 does not escape a parameter before outputting it back in an attribute of a backend page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Vulnerability Description

The WP Hide & Security Enhancer WordPress plugin before 1.8 does not escape a parameter before outputting it back in an attribute of a backend page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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
Nsp-CodeWp Hide \& Security Enhancer< 1.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-2538?

CVE-2022-2538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The WP Hide & Security Enhancer WordPress plugin before 1.8 does not escape a parameter before outputting it back in an attribute of a backend page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

How severe is CVE-2022-2538?

CVE-2022-2538 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-2022-2538?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nsp-Code Wp Hide \& Security Enhancer.