CVE-2022-3096

CVE-2022-3096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp Total Hacks Project Wp Total Hacks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

The WP Total Hacks WordPress plugin through 4.7.2 does not prevent low privilege users from modifying the plugin's settings. This could allow users such as subscribers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against other users, like administrators, due to the lack of sanitisation and escaping as well.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3096?
The WP Total Hacks WordPress plugin through 4.7.2 does not prevent low privilege users from modifying the plugin's settings. This could allow users such as subscribers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against other users, like administrators, due to the lack of sanitisation and escaping as well.
How severe is CVE-2022-3096?
CVE-2022-3096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-3096 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3096?
CVE-2022-3096 affects Wp Total Hacks Project Wp Total Hacks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3096?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3096 published?
CVE-2022-3096 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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