WordPress Maintenance Switch Plugin <= 1.5.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2022-47590

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Maintenance Switch
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2023

Summary

The Fugu Maintenance Switch plugin for WordPress, in versions up to 1.5.2, is susceptible to an unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are executed in the context of a user's browser, potentially compromising sensitive user data and session information. Users of this plugin are advised to take immediate action to mitigate risks by updating to the latest version.

Affected Version(s)

Maintenance Switch <= 1.5.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/maintenance...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

minhtuanact (Patchstack Alliance)
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