CVE-2022-0659 describes a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Sync QCloud COS WordPress plugin prior to version 2.0.1. This flaw allows highly privileged users, such as administrators, to inject malicious scripts due to improper escaping of plugin settings, even if the unfiltered_html capability is restricted. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.8 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and potentially leading to limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. Its EPSS score is low, suggesting a minimal likelihood of exploitation. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available on platforms like Metasploit or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has received no significant community discussion or media coverage, indicating a low level of public awareness and attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sync_qcloud_cos_project:sync_qcloud_cos:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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