CVE-2022-29421
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2022-29421 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adam Skaat's Countdown & Clock plugin on WordPress via &ycd_type vulnerable parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adam Skaat's Countdown & Clock plugin on WordPress via &ycd_type vulnerable parameter.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonsoft | Countdown Builder | <= 2.3.2 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/countdown-builder/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/countdown-builder/Product, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29421?
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adam Skaat's Countdown & Clock plugin on WordPress via &ycd_type vulnerable parameter.
How severe is CVE-2022-29421?
CVE-2022-29421 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29421?
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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