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CVE-2022-4764

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.63%

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CVE-2022-4764 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple File Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 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 Simple File Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 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
5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.63%

45.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Simple File Downloader ProjectSimple File Downloader<= 1.0.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4764?
The Simple File Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 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
How severe is CVE-2022-4764?
CVE-2022-4764 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4764?
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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Source: NVD / NIST