CVE-2022-28612 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-28612: WordPress Custom Popup Builder plugin <= 1.3.1 - Improper Access Control vulnerability leading to multiple Authenticated Stored XSS

Vendor Muneeb
Product Custom Popup Builder (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-284
Published June 15, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Access Control vulnerability leading to multiple Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Muneeb's Custom Popup Builder plugin <= 1.3.1 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Custom Popup Builder WordPress plugin through version 1.3.1 does not properly restrict access to certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can perform actions intended for higher-privilege users by manipulating requests, potentially affecting other users' data or site configuration. User interaction is required to trigger the vulnerability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A low-privilege logged-in user can perform administrative actions and view or modify data they shouldn't access.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users may modify plugin settings, access sensitive data, or affect other users' popup configurations.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 15, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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