CVE-2022-0969
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CVE-2022-0969 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Image optimization & Lazy Load by Optimole WordPress plugin before 3.3.2 does not sanitise and escape its "Lazyload background images for selectors" 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 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Image optimization & Lazy Load by Optimole WordPress plugin before 3.3.2 does not sanitise and escape its "Lazyload background images for selectors" 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vertistudio | Image Optimization \& Lazy Load By Optimole | < 3.3.2 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2695242Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/59a7a441-7384-4006-89b4-15345f70fabfExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2695242Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/59a7a441-7384-4006-89b4-15345f70fabfExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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