CVE-2022-37335
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

An authenticated stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in WHA's Word Search Puzzles game WordPress plugin versions 2.0.1 and below. The vulnerability was identified and disclosed in August 2022, leading to the plugin being closed on September 5, 2022 (WordPress Plugin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-37335 and affects the Word Search Puzzles game WordPress plugin. The issue allows authenticated users with author or higher privileges to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks (Patchstack Database).

Impact

The vulnerability could allow authenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that would execute in other users' browsers when they visit the affected pages. This could potentially lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected users' sessions.

Mitigation and workarounds

Due to the security issue, the plugin was closed and removed from the WordPress plugin repository on September 5, 2022. Users are advised to uninstall the plugin and find alternative solutions for word search puzzle functionality (WordPress Plugin).

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