CVE-2022-4897
BackupBuddy < 8.8.3 - Multiple Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Published: Feb 21, 2023Updated: Mar 14, 2025 Sources: CVE List NVD
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Description
The BackupBuddy WordPress plugin before 8.8.3 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in various places, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:LIntegrityLow
A:NAvailabilityNone
Affected Products
Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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Timeline
Published
Feb 21, 2023
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2025
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