Vulnerability · Published Apr 11, 2022 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2022-0969Image optimization & Lazy Load < 3.3.2 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Medium 4.8
In plain English
A medium-severity cross-site scripting in Image optimization & Lazy Load by Optimole from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 55% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)4.8Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 45.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Image optimization & Lazy Load by Optimole WordPress plugin before 3.3.2 does not sanitise and escape its "Lazyload background images for selectors" settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Image optimization & Lazy Load by Optimole | 3.3.2 – before 3.3.2 |
Weakness: CWE-79
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/59a7a441-7384-4006-89b4-15345f70fabf x_refsource_MISC
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2695242 x_refsource_CONFIRM