CVE-2022-0728
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CVE-2022-0728 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Easy Smooth Scroll Links WordPress plugin before 2.23.1 does not sanitise and escape its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Easy Smooth Scroll Links WordPress plugin before 2.23.1 does not sanitise and escape its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pootlepress | Easy Smooth Scroll Links | < 2.23.1 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c6d3d308-4bf1-493f-86e9-dd623526e3c6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c6d3d308-4bf1-493f-86e9-dd623526e3c6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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