CVE-2022-47598 WordPress WP Super Popup Plugin <= 1.1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts into the WP Super Popup 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-2022-47598?

CVE-2022-47598 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Super Popup, published on 24 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 WP Plugins Pro WP Super Popup plugin <= 1.1.2 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-47598?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wp Super Popup Project Wp Super Popup.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47598?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-47598 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-2022-47598 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-47598 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pr99-j37c-3mxj.

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