Vulnerability identifier: #VU69837

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3426

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Advanced WP Columns
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Vladica Savic

Description

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.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Advanced WP Columns: 2.0.6

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External links
http://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/advanced-wp-columns/wordpress-advanced-wp-columns-plugin-2-0-6-auth-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.