CVE-2022-44735 WordPress WP Clictracker Plugin <= 1.0.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts into the WP Clictracker plugin, potentially leading to session hijacking or site compromise.

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-2022-44735?

CVE-2022-44735 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Gus Sevilla WP Clictracker, published on 18 Apr 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Gus Sevilla WP Clictracker plugin <= 1.0.5 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44735?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wp Clictracker Project Wp Clictracker.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44735?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44735 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-2022-44735 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-44735 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h2w4-r6g5-2cm8.

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