CVE-2022-4788
CVE-2022-4788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Embed Pdf Project Embed Pdf 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Embed Pdf Project Embed Pdf
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- Last modified:
Description
The Embed PDF WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4788?
- The Embed PDF WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
- How severe is CVE-2022-4788?
- CVE-2022-4788 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-2022-4788 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-4788?
- CVE-2022-4788 affects Embed Pdf Project Embed Pdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-4788?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-4788 published?
- CVE-2022-4788 was published on 2023-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:embed_pdf_project:embed_pdf:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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