CVE-2022-29436
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2022-29436 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alexander Stokmann's Code Snippets Extended plugin <= 1.4.7 on WordPress via Cross-Site Request Forgery (vulnerable parameters &title, &snippet_code).. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alexander Stokmann's Code Snippets Extended plugin <= 1.4.7 on WordPress via Cross-Site Request Forgery (vulnerable parameters &title, &snippet_code).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Code Snippets Extended Project | Code Snippets Extended | <= 1.4.7 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-snippets-extended/#developersThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-snippets-extended/#developersThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29436?
Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alexander Stokmann's Code Snippets Extended plugin <= 1.4.7 on WordPress via Cross-Site Request Forgery (vulnerable parameters &title, &snippet_code).
How severe is CVE-2022-29436?
CVE-2022-29436 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29436?
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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