CVE-2022-47596 WordPress Media Library Categories Plugin <= 1.9.9 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Administrators can inject malicious scripts via the Media Library Categories 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-2022-47596?
CVE-2022-47596 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Jeffrey-WP Media Library Categories, published on 29 Mar 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 Jeffrey-WP Media Library Categories plugin <= 1.9.9 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-47596?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jeffrey-Wp Media Library Categories.
How do I fix CVE-2022-47596?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-47596 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-2022-47596 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-47596 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Jeffrey-WP Media Library Categories
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f8m2-3jrc-9x5r.