What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4712?

CVE-2022-4712 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.8%.

Wp Cerber Security Anti Spam Malware Scan CVE-2022-4712

HIGH

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2023-10-20 security@wordfence.com

XSS WordPress Wp Cerber Security Anti Spam Malware Scan

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 20, 2023 - 07:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via the log parameter when logging in to the site in versions up to, and including, 9.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

AnalysisAI

The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via the log parameter when logging in to the site in versions up to, and including, 9.1. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via the log parameter when logging in to the site in versions up to, and including, 9.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Affected products include: Cerber Wp Cerber Security\, Anti-Spam \& Malware Scan.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.