CVE-2022-1583 External Links in New Window / New Tab < 1.43 - Tabnabbing
The WordPress plugin fails to nullify window.opener, allowing attackers to hijack the original tab via tabnabbing.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-1583?
CVE-2022-1583 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown External Links in New Window / New Tab, published on 30 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not ensure window.opener is set to "null" when links to external sites are clicked, which may enable tabnabbing attacks to occur.
Weakness: CWE-1022
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1583?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webfactoryltd External Links in New Window \/ New Tab.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1583?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1583 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-1583 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1583 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown External Links in New Window / New Tab
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fh98-fx6f-2pf6.