CVE-2022-23979
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2022-23979 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Ultimate Reviews WordPress plugin (versions <= 3.0.15).. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Ultimate Reviews WordPress plugin (versions <= 3.0.15).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Etoilewebdesign | Ultimate Reviews | <= 3.0.15 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-reviews/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-reviews/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23979?
Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Ultimate Reviews WordPress plugin (versions <= 3.0.15).
How severe is CVE-2022-23979?
CVE-2022-23979 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23979?
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.
How Strix Helps
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