WP Total Hacks <= 4.7.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Options Update to Cross-Site Scripting

5.5
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
CVE CVE-2022-3096
CVSS 5.5 (Medium)
Publicly Published October 10, 2022
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher Daniel Ruf

Description

The WP Total Hacks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Plugin Options Update and Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 4.7.2 This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions the ability to embed JavaScript which will be executed in the browser of anyone who logs into the admin area, even if unfiltered_html is disallowed.

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Vulnerability Details for WP Total Hacks

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug wp-total-hacks (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? No
Remediation No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Affected Version
  • <= 4.7.2

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