CVE-2022-47610 WordPress Simple Image Popup Plugin <= 1.3.6 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Q: What is CVE-2022-47610?

CVE-2022-47610 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mr Digital Simple Image Popup, 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.

Q: Is CVE-2022-47610 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-47610 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-47610?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-47610 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 5.9 Published 29 Mar 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts into the Simple Image 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-2022-47610?

CVE-2022-47610 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mr Digital Simple Image Popup, 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 Mr Digital Simple Image Popup plugin <= 1.3.6 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-47610?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mrdigital Simple Image Popup.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47610?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-47610 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-2022-47610 being exploited?