Discover how the SEO Smart Links <= 3.0.1 plugin in WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks by admin users. Learn the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
SEO Smart Links <= 3.0.1 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability allows high privilege users to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks through the WordPress plugin.
Understanding CVE-2022-3135
This CVE identifies a security flaw in the SEO Smart Links WordPress plugin version 3.0.1 and earlier that could be exploited by admin users for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
What is CVE-2022-3135?
The SEO Smart Links plugin, up to version 3.0.1, fails to properly sanitize and escape certain settings, enabling admin users to execute malicious code via Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2022-3135
This vulnerability could be leveraged by attackers with admin privileges to inject and execute harmful scripts, compromising the security and integrity of the affected WordPress websites.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-3135
This section dives into the specifics of the vulnerability, including its description, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.
Vulnerability Description
The SEO Smart Links plugin version <= 3.0.1 does not appropriately sanitize its settings, enabling admin users to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, even in scenarios where unfiltered_html capability is restricted.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability affects WordPress websites using SEO Smart Links plugin versions up to 3.0.1.
Exploitation Mechanism
Hackers with admin access can exploit this flaw to inject and execute malicious scripts, potentially leading to cross-site scripting attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Discover essential steps to mitigate and prevent the risk posed by CVE-2022-3135.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security patches released by the plugin vendor to address the CVE-2022-3135 vulnerability effectively.