CVE-2022-1582
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.76%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1582 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not properly escape URLs it concatenates to onclick event handlers, which makes Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks possible.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not properly escape URLs it concatenates to onclick event handlers, which makes Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks possible.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Webfactoryltd | External Links In New Window \/ New Tab | < 1.43 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cbb75383-4351-4488-aaca-ddb0f6f120cdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cbb75383-4351-4488-aaca-ddb0f6f120cdExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1582?
The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not properly escape URLs it concatenates to onclick event handlers, which makes Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks possible.
How severe is CVE-2022-1582?
CVE-2022-1582 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-2022-1582?
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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