CVE-2022-37402 WordPress AFS Analytics Plugin <= 4.18 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Stored XSS in AFS Analytics plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking or site defacement.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-37402?
CVE-2022-37402 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in AFS Analytics, published on 15 Mar 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AFS Analytics plugin <= 4.18 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-37402?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Afsanalytics Afs Analytics.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37402?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-37402 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-2022-37402 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-37402 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fhcr-2g5v-fj57.