CVE-2022-29430 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-29430: WordPress PNG to JPG plugin <= 4.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) leading to Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Kubiq
Product PNG to JPG (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published May 20, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KubiQ's PNG to JPG plugin <= 4.0 at WordPress via Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Vulnerable parameter &jpg_quality.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The PNG to JPG plugin for WordPress versions 4.0 and earlier is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without the administrator's knowledge or consent. The vulnerability requires the administrator to visit the attacker's page while logged into WordPress.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unwanted actions on the WordPress site by tricking a logged-in admin into visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can modify site settings or data through the plugin without your permission if an admin visits a malicious link.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator must be logged into WordPress and visit an attacker-controlled webpage.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 20, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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