CVE-2022-2763 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WP Socializer WordPress plugin prior to version 7.3. This flaw allows high-privilege users, such as administrators, to inject malicious scripts due to improper sanitization and escaping of Icons settings, even in environments where unfiltered_html is restricted. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 4.8 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack requiring high privileges and user interaction, with potential for low impact on confidentiality and integrity. While the attack complexity is low, the requirement for high privileges mitigates its overall severity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting a low level of public awareness or concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 7.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wp_socializer_project:wp_socializer:*:*:*:*:*: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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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.