CVE-2022-36356 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-36356: WordPress Culture Object plugin <= 4.0.1 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Liam Gladdy / Thirty8 Digital
Product Culture Object (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 9, 2022
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

Authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Liam Gladdy / Thirty8 Digital Culture Object plugin <= 4.0.1 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Culture Object WordPress plugin through version 4.0.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts into plugin settings that execute in the browsers of other users viewing the site. The vulnerability requires administrator privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors across the entire site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin accounts can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or redirecting users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 9, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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