CVE-2022-4761
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CVE-2022-4761 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Post Views Count WordPress plugin through 3.0.2 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Post Views Count WordPress plugin through 3.0.2 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Post Views Count Project | Post Views Count | <= 3.0.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad163020-8b9c-42cb-a55f-b137b224bafbExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad163020-8b9c-42cb-a55f-b137b224bafbExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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