Main Vulnerability Database SB2022121440

SB2022121440 - Stored cross-site scripting in WordPress BuddyForms plugin

Published: December 14, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022121440

Severity

Low

Patch available

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Stored cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38971)

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

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

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/buddyforms/wordpress-buddyforms-plugin-2-7-2-auth-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability