Vulnerability Description
The Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'dn' parameter on the 'chainedquiz_list' page in versions up to, and including, 1.3.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kibokolabs | Chained Quiz | <= 1.3.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d46edcfe-ab6b-4966-9d8
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4213Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4213Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4213?
CVE-2022-4213 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'dn' parameter on the 'chainedquiz_list' page in versions up to, and including, 1.3.2.2 due to insufficien...
How severe is CVE-2022-4213?
CVE-2022-4213 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-2022-4213?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kibokolabs Chained Quiz.