WP Dark Mode < 4.0.0 - Contributor+ Stored XSS in Shortcode
CVE-2022-4714

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Dark Mode
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 February 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-4714?

The WP Dark Mode WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack

Affected Version(s)

WP Dark Mode 0 < 4.0.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-4714 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/61b475f1-bbfb-4450-a3b2-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

Credit

Lana Codes
WPScan
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CVE-2022-4714 : WP Dark Mode < 4.0.0 - Contributor+ Stored XSS in Shortcode