CVE-2022-40215 WordPress Tabs plugin <= 3.7.1 - Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Q: What is CVE-2022-40215?

CVE-2022-40215 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari Tabs (WordPress plugin), published on 23 Sep 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2022-40215 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40215 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-40215?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40215 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Low 3.4 Published 23 Sep 2022 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the WordPress Tabs plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or site integrity.

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-2022-40215?

CVE-2022-40215 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari Tabs (WordPress plugin), published on 23 Sep 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Tabs plugin <= 3.7.1 at WordPress.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40215?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tabs Project Tabs.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40215?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40215 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-2022-40215 being exploited?