CVE-2022-45285 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 13 Feb 2023 Updated 24 Mar 2025

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Advanced Contact form 7 DB plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or executing code.

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-2022-45285?

CVE-2022-45285 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2023. 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

Vsourz Digital Advanced Contact form 7 DB Versions 1.7.2 and 1.9.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS).

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45285?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vsourz Advanced Cf7 Db.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45285?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45285 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-2022-45285 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45285 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-249j-wgjq-35gx.