CVE-2022-1542
HPB Dashboard <= 1.3.1 - Admin+ Stored Cross Site Scripting
4.8CVSSMEDIUM
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Description
The HPB Dashboard WordPress plugin through 1.3.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:LIntegrityLow
A:NAvailabilityNone
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Execution
Initial Access
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Timeline
Published
May 30, 2022
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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