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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-1559
CVE-2022-1559:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Clipr WordPress plugin through version 1.2.3 contains a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-1559. The vulnerability exists because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape its API Key settings before outputting it in an attribute, which can lead to a stored XSS issue even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (WPScan, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue with CWE-79 designation and has been assigned a CVSS score of 3.4 (low). The vulnerability can be exploited by inserting malicious JavaScript code into the API Key settings of the plugin. When these settings are viewed again or when frontend pages are accessed, the malicious code will execute (WPScan).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other users' browsers who view the affected pages. This could lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected users (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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