CVE-2022-27852 WordPress KB Support plugin <= 1.5.5 - Multiple Unauth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities
Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into KB Support plugin, potentially leading to session hijacking or site defacement.
- 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-2022-27852?
CVE-2022-27852 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WPChill Media Labs L.L.C KB Support, published on 15 Apr 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
Multiple Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in KB Support (WordPress plugin) <= 1.5.5 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27852?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpchill Kb Support.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27852?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27852 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-2022-27852 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27852 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8cwx-q8q6-7gpg.