Vulnerability Description
The Widgets for Google Reviews WordPress plugin before 9.8 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high privilege users such as admins.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trustindex | Widgets For Google Reviews | < 9.8 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7c4e51b3-87ef-4afc-ab53-9a9bbdcfc9d7ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7c4e51b3-87ef-4afc-ab53-9a9bbdcfc9d7ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4470?
CVE-2022-4470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Widgets for Google Reviews WordPress plugin before 9.8 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as...
How severe is CVE-2022-4470?
CVE-2022-4470 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4470?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trustindex Widgets For Google Reviews.