CVE-2022-4650
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2022-4650 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The HashBar WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The HashBar WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hasthemes | Hashbar | < 1.3.6 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b430fdaa-191a-429e-b6d2-479b32bb1075Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b430fdaa-191a-429e-b6d2-479b32bb1075Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-4650?
The HashBar WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.
How severe is CVE-2022-4650?
CVE-2022-4650 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4650?
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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