Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme <= 2.9.7 - Reflected Cross-Site-Scripting

2022-06-20 00:00

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Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.9.8

Affected PluginShortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme

Affected Version< 2.9.8

CVSS5.4Medium

CVECVE-2022-1910

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Vulnerability Overview

The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox WordPress plugin before 2.9.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.9.8, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-1910 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/101a3dfd-101e-4ae2-85d1-a6b3c9d6ca71

CVSS Vector

5.4

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone

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