Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Netroics Blog Posts Grid for WordPress
CVE-2022-50946

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Netroics Blog Posts Grid
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-50946?

The Netroics Blog Posts Grid plugin for WordPress version 1.0 has a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This security flaw arises from the plugin's failure to properly sanitize the 'post_title' parameter, which permits authenticated editors to inject malicious JavaScript into the testimonial title field. Consequently, when other users view draft posts, these malicious scripts are executed in their browsers, posing significant risks such as cookie theft and session hijacking. Effective remediation involves updating to a patched version of the plugin and implementing best practices for input validation.

Affected Version(s)

Netroics Blog Posts Grid 1.0

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-2022-50946 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51008
exploit
https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/netroics-blog-post...
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-net...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

saitamang, syad, yunaranyancat
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