CVE-2022-2050
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2050 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP-Paginate WordPress plugin before 2.1.9 does not escape one of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when unfiltered_html is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP-Paginate WordPress plugin before 2.1.9 does not escape one of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when unfiltered_html 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maxfoundry | Wp-Paginate | < 2.1.9 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/016453e3-803b-4a67-8ea7-2d228c2998d4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/016453e3-803b-4a67-8ea7-2d228c2998d4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2050?
The WP-Paginate WordPress plugin before 2.1.9 does not escape one of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when unfiltered_html is disallowed
How severe is CVE-2022-2050?
CVE-2022-2050 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2050?
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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