CVE-2022-23980
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.79%
Last modified
CVE-2022-23980 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Yasr – Yet Another Stars Rating WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.9.9), vulnerable at parameter 'source'.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Yasr – Yet Another Stars Rating WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.9.9), vulnerable at parameter 'source'.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yet Another Stars Rating Project | Yet Another Stars Rating | <= 2.9.9 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/yet-another-stars-rating/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/yet-another-stars-rating/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23980?
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Yasr – Yet Another Stars Rating WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.9.9), vulnerable at parameter 'source'.
How severe is CVE-2022-23980?
CVE-2022-23980 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23980?
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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