CVE-2022-2669 WP Taxonomy Import <= 1.0.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via unsanitized parameters in the WP Taxonomy Import plugin, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2022-2669?
CVE-2022-2669 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown WP Taxonomy Import, published on 16 Sep 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 WP Taxonomy Import WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2669?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp Taxonomy Import Project Wp Taxonomy Import.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2669?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2669 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2022-2669 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2669 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gr2p-cxvm-95cc.