CVE-2022-47587 WordPress WP Search Analytics Plugin <= 1.4.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts into the WP Search Analytics plugin, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.
- 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-2022-47587?
CVE-2022-47587 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cornel Raiu WP Search Analytics, published on 10 May 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 Cornel Raiu WP Search Analytics plugin <= 1.4.5 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-47587?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp Search Analytics Project Wp Search Analytics.
How do I fix CVE-2022-47587?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-47587 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-2022-47587 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-47587 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvc7-4rqw-m8qw.