CVE-2022-34148 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-34148: WordPress Backup Guard Plugin <= 1.6.9.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Jetbackup
Product JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 15, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in JetBackup JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore plugin <= 1.6.9.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

JetBackup for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.6.9.0. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts through the plugin interface that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can compromise site security and user data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they visit the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with admin access can steal session tokens, modify site content, or redirect users to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 15, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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