Vulnerability Description
The Custom User Profile Fields for User Registration WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paidmembershipspro | Custom User Profile Fields For User Registration | < 1.8.1 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/872fc8e6-4035-4e5a-9f30-16c482c48c7cExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/872fc8e6-4035-4e5a-9f30-16c482c48c7cExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4831?
CVE-2022-4831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Custom User Profile Fields for User Registration WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could al...
How severe is CVE-2022-4831?
CVE-2022-4831 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-2022-4831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paidmembershipspro Custom User Profile Fields For User Registration.