CVE-2022-4706
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CVE-2022-4706 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Genesis Columns Advanced WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as a contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high-privilege users such as admins.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Genesis Columns Advanced WordPress plugin before 2.0.4 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as a contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high-privilege users such as admins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Columns Advanced Project | Genesis Columns Advanced | < 2.0.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/30882a45-ca03-4ff1-a36d-758d9b9b641cExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/30882a45-ca03-4ff1-a36d-758d9b9b641cExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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