CVE-2022-2116
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2116 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Contact Form DB WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Contact Form DB WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Webacetechs | Contact Form Db - Elementor | < 1.8.0 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/01568da4-2ecf-4cf9-8030-31868ce0a87aExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/01568da4-2ecf-4cf9-8030-31868ce0a87aExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2116?
The Contact Form DB WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2022-2116?
CVE-2022-2116 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2116?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-2116?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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