CVE-2022-1241
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.76%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1241 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.2 does not properly sanitise and escape several of the fields in the Edit Profile page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.2 does not properly sanitise and escape several of the fields in the Edit Profile page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2code | Ask Me | < 6.8.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3258393a-eafb-4356-994e-2ff8ce223c9bExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3258393a-eafb-4356-994e-2ff8ce223c9bExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1241?
The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.2 does not properly sanitise and escape several of the fields in the Edit Profile page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues
How severe is CVE-2022-1241?
CVE-2022-1241 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1241?
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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