Vulnerability · Published Feb 21, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2022-4764Simple File Downloader <= 1.0.4 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode
Medium 6.8
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in Simple File Downloader from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.6% (higher than 50% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)6.8Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 49.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Simple File Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 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
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Simple File Downloader | 0 – through 1.0.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/788c6aa2-14cc-411f-95e8-5994f8c82d70 exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description