CVE-2022-36365 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-36365: WordPress WHA Crossword plugin <= 1.1.10 - Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Vendor Wha
Product WHA Crossword (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 21, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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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

Multiple Authenticated (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WHA Crossword plugin <= 1.1.10 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WHA Crossword WordPress plugin versions up to 1.1.10 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the site's integrity and confidentiality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites by other authenticated users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into viewing a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 21, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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