CVE-2022-4775
CVE-2022-4775 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ayecode Geodirectory 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ayecode Geodirectory
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.2.22 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high privilege users such as admins.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4775?
- The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.2.22 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high privilege users such as admins.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4775?
- CVE-2022-4775 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-2022-4775 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-4775?
- CVE-2022-4775 affects Ayecode Geodirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-4775?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-4775 published?
- CVE-2022-4775 was published on 2023-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ayecode:geodirectory:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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