CVE-2022-37412 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-37412: WordPress Better Delete Revision plugin <= 1.6.1 - Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Galerio & Urda
Product Better Delete Revision (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+) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Galerio & Urda's Better Delete Revision plugin <= 1.6.1 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Better Delete Revision WordPress plugin through version 1.6.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site users. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the plugin's interface, potentially compromising site security and user data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin accounts could inject scripts affecting all site users, leading to credential theft or malware distribution.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin-level access to WordPress and victim must visit a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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