CVE-2022-1772
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CVE-2022-1772 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, which is reflected on the site's administration panel. A malicious administrator could abuse this bug, in a multisite WordPress configuration, to trick super-administrators into viewing the booby-trapped payload and taking over their account.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, which is reflected on the site's administration panel. A malicious administrator could abuse this bug, in a multisite WordPress configuration, to trick super-administrators into viewing the booby-trapped payload and taking over their account.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Google Places Reviews Project | Google Places Reviews | < 2.0.0 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/02addade-d191-4e45-b7b5-2f3f673679abExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/02addade-d191-4e45-b7b5-2f3f673679abExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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