Vulnerability Description
The Posts List Designer by Category WordPress plugin before 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infornweb | Posts List Designer | < 3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8afc3b2a-81e5-4b6f-8f4c-c48492843569ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8afc3b2a-81e5-4b6f-8f4c-c48492843569ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4749?
CVE-2022-4749 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Posts List Designer by Category WordPress plugin before 3.2 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a ro...
How severe is CVE-2022-4749?
CVE-2022-4749 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-2022-4749?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Infornweb Posts List Designer.