CVE-2022-4663
CVE-2022-4663 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Youngtechleads Members Import with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Youngtechleads Members Import
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Members Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Self Cross-Site Scripting via the user_login parameter in an imported CSV file in versions up to, and including, 1.4.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a site's administrator into uploading a CSV file with the malicious payload.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4663?
- The Members Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Self Cross-Site Scripting via the user_login parameter in an imported CSV file in versions up to, and including, 1.4.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a site's administrator into uploading a CSV file with the malicious payload.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4663?
- CVE-2022-4663 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-4663 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-4663?
- CVE-2022-4663 affects Youngtechleads Members Import. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-4663?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-4663 published?
- CVE-2022-4663 was published on 2023-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/members-import/trunk/members-import.php#L113
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3abbc407-f660-4b1f-9d48-436320e5fdd7?source=cve
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3abbc407-f660-4b1f-9d48-436320e5fdd7
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:youngtechleads:members_import:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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