gist.github.com
https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/417a11bcb9b8da28cfe5ba1c17c44d0e CVE-2022-4217
MEDIUM
Chained Quiz <= 1.3.2.2 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Mailchimp API Key
Record summary
CVE-2022-4217 has a selected CVSS score of 5.5 (medium).
Description
The Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'api_key' parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.3.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationPoC
AutomatableNo
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Jan 24, 2025 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Chained QuizBrowse prasunsen / Chained QuizDefault status: unaffected | CVE List | Through 1.3.2.2 | affected |
References
6nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4217 plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2824193 plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2825368%40chained-quiz&new=2825368%40chained-quiz&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= wordfence.com
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/93a07027-1068-41fa-bd6b-74ccc0441a16?source=cve wordfence.com
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued