CVE-2022-2040
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.64%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2040 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Brizy WordPress plugin before 2.4.2 does not sanitise and escape some element URL, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Brizy WordPress plugin before 2.4.2 does not sanitise and escape some element URL, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Brizy | Brizy | < 2.4.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ab53a70c-57d5-400f-b11f-b1b7b2b0cf01Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-111Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ab53a70c-57d5-400f-b11f-b1b7b2b0cf01Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-111Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2040?
The Brizy WordPress plugin before 2.4.2 does not sanitise and escape some element URL, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How severe is CVE-2022-2040?
CVE-2022-2040 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2040?
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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