CVE-2022-1910 describes a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.9.8. This flaw stems from insufficient sanitization and escaping of a parameter before it's displayed in the response. Rated with a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium), this vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction. A successful attack could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as session hijacking or defacement. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. While Nuclei templates exist for detection, there are no Metasploit modules or ExploitDB entries, and community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.9.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:averta:shortcodes_and_extra_features_for_phlox_theme:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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