CVE-2022-40193 : Security Advisory and Response

WordPress Awesome Filterable Portfolio plugin <= 1.9.7 has been identified with an Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability was discovered by Ngo Van Thien from Patchstack Alliance.

Understanding CVE-2022-20657

This section provides an overview of the CVE-2022-40193 vulnerability in the Awesome Filterable Portfolio plugin for WordPress.

What is CVE-2022-20657?

CVE-2022-40193 is an Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Awesome Filterable Portfolio plugin version 1.9.7 and below for WordPress.

The Impact of CVE-2022-20657

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activities.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-20657

This section delves into the technical aspects of CVE-2022-40193.

Vulnerability Description

The Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Awesome Filterable Portfolio plugin <= 1.9.7 enables attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an authenticated user.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability affects versions of the Awesome Filterable Portfolio plugin up to and including 1.9.7 on WordPress websites.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely without requiring privileges on the affected system. Successful exploitation could lead to the execution of arbitrary code.

Mitigation and Prevention

In this section, we discuss steps to mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2022-40193.

Immediate Steps to Take

Users should update the Awesome Filterable Portfolio plugin to a secure version above 1.9.7 to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor security advisories for the plugin and apply updates promptly to address potential security issues.

Patching and Updates

Plugin users are advised to stay informed about security patches released by the vendor and apply them as soon as they are available to ensure the security of their WordPress sites.