Vulnerability Description
The CPT Bootstrap Carousel WordPress plugin through 1.12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cpt Bootstrap Carousel Project | Cpt Bootstrap Carousel | <= 1.12 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6183318f-0230-47a1-87f2-3c5aaef678a5ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6183318f-0230-47a1-87f2-3c5aaef678a5ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4834?
CVE-2022-4834 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The CPT Bootstrap Carousel WordPress plugin through 1.12 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 l...
How severe is CVE-2022-4834?
CVE-2022-4834 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-2022-4834?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cpt Bootstrap Carousel Project Cpt Bootstrap Carousel.