CVE-2022-4897 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2022-4897?

CVE-2022-4897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The BackupBuddy WordPress plugin before 8.8.3 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in various places, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-4897?

CVE-2022-4897 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4897?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ithemes Backupbuddy.

Vulnerability Description

The BackupBuddy WordPress plugin before 8.8.3 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in various places, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ithemes	Backupbuddy	< 8.8.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7b0eeafe-b9bc-43b2-8487-a23d3960f73fExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7b0eeafe-b9bc-43b2-8487-a23d3960f73fExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-4897?

CVE-2022-4897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The BackupBuddy WordPress plugin before 8.8.3 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in various places, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

How severe is CVE-2022-4897?

CVE-2022-4897 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-2022-4897?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ithemes Backupbuddy.