Vulnerability Description
The Waiting: One-click countdowns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Countdown name in versions up to, and including, 0.6.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin | Waiting | <= 0.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/waiting/trunk/waiting.php?rev=2826039Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2ef5b0de-0b8b-4286-86eThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/waiting/trunk/waiting.php?rev=2826039Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2ef5b0de-0b8b-4286-86eThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4954?
CVE-2022-4954 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Waiting: One-click countdowns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Countdown name in versions up to, and including, 0.6.2 due to insufficient input sanitizatio...
How severe is CVE-2022-4954?
CVE-2022-4954 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4954?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plugin Waiting.