CVE-2022-4653
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2022-4653 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Greenshift WordPress plugin before 4.8.9 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 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Greenshift WordPress plugin before 4.8.9 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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpsoul | Greenshift | < 4.8.9 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fa44ed44-9dac-4b4f-aaa3-503b76034578Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fa44ed44-9dac-4b4f-aaa3-503b76034578Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-4653?
The Greenshift WordPress plugin before 4.8.9 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-2022-4653?
CVE-2022-4653 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4653?
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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