SB2022032204 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Easy Social Icons plugin for WordPress

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SB2022032204 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Easy Social Icons plugin for WordPress

Published: March 22, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022032204
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Stored cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0840)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the image_file field. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and delete arbitrary icon.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References