CVE-2022-4552 FL3R FeelBox <= 8.1 - Settings Update via CSRF to Stored XSS

Q: What is CVE-2022-4552?

CVE-2022-4552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown FL3R FeelBox, published on 30 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4552 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4552 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4552?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4552 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 6.1 Published 30 Jan 2023 Updated 27 Mar 2025

Attackers can force logged-in admins to update settings with stored XSS payloads via CSRF, leading to code execution.

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-2022-4552?

CVE-2022-4552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown FL3R FeelBox, published on 30 Jan 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

The FL3R FeelBox WordPress plugin through 8.1 does not have CSRF check when updating its settings, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4552?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Armandofiore Fl3r Feelbox.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4552?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4552 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-4552 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4552 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p5qx-gv99-2q5m.