CVE-2022-0161
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.86%
Last modified
CVE-2022-0161 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The ARI Fancy Lightbox WordPress plugin before 1.3.9 does not sanitise and escape the msg parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ARI Fancy Lightbox WordPress plugin before 1.3.9 does not sanitise and escape the msg parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ari-Soft | Ari Fancy Lightbox | < 1.3.9 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2680993Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6b37fa17-0dcb-47a7-b1eb-f9f6abb458c0Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2680993Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6b37fa17-0dcb-47a7-b1eb-f9f6abb458c0Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0161?
The ARI Fancy Lightbox WordPress plugin before 1.3.9 does not sanitise and escape the msg parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2022-0161?
CVE-2022-0161 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0161?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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