Vulnerability Description
The Image Hover Effects WordPress plugin before 5.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webdevocean | Image Hover Effects | <= 5.3 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bed8c81c-04c7-412d-9563-ce4eb64b7754ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bed8c81c-04c7-412d-9563-ce4eb64b7754ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4010?
CVE-2022-4010 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The Image Hover Effects WordPress plugin before 5.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attac...
How severe is CVE-2022-4010?
CVE-2022-4010 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-2022-4010?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webdevocean Image Hover Effects.