CVE-2022-2361
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2361 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Social Chat WordPress plugin before 6.0.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP Social Chat WordPress plugin before 6.0.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quadlayers | Wp Social Chat | < 6.0.5 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa69377d-ba9e-4a2f-921c-be2ab5edcb4eExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa69377d-ba9e-4a2f-921c-be2ab5edcb4eExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2361?
The WP Social Chat WordPress plugin before 6.0.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2022-2361?
CVE-2022-2361 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2361?
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-2022-2361?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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