CVE-2022-37342 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-37342: WordPress Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters plugin <= 2.0.9 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Michael Simpson
Product Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 23, 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 Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters plugin <= 2.0.9 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.0.9. An authenticated user with high 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 execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing data or modifying page content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A privileged user can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions and data. Review admin and editor accounts for unauthorized changes.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (e.g., admin or editor role) and the victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 23, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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