CVE-2022-38073
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2022-38073 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple Authenticated (custom specific plugin role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Awesome Support plugin <= 6.0.7 at WordPress.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple Authenticated (custom specific plugin role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Awesome Support plugin <= 6.0.7 at WordPress.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getawesomesupport | Awesome Support | <= 6.0.7 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/awesome-support/#developersProduct, Release Notes
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/awesome-support/#developersProduct, Release Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38073?
Multiple Authenticated (custom specific plugin role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Awesome Support plugin <= 6.0.7 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-38073?
CVE-2022-38073 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38073?
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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