CVE-2022-2167
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2167 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Newspaper WordPress theme before 12 does not sanitise a parameter before outputting it back in an HTML attribute via an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Newspaper WordPress theme before 12 does not sanitise a parameter before outputting it back in an HTML attribute via an AJAX action, leading to a 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tagdiv | Newspaper | < 12 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad35fbae-1e90-47a0-b1d2-f8d91a5db90eExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad35fbae-1e90-47a0-b1d2-f8d91a5db90eExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2167?
The Newspaper WordPress theme before 12 does not sanitise a parameter before outputting it back in an HTML attribute via an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2022-2167?
CVE-2022-2167 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2167?
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-2022-2167?
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