CVE-2022-36383 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-36383: WordPress Word Search Puzzles game plugin <= 2.0.1 - Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Vendor Wha
Product Word Search Puzzles game (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 Word Search Puzzles game plugin <= 2.0.1 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Word Search Puzzles plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in version 2.0.1 and earlier. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must view a page containing the injected content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject malicious scripts affecting other visitors; may lead to session hijacking or unauthorized actions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account; victim must view a page with the injected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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