CVE-2022-40215 LOW

CVE-2022-40215: WordPress Tabs plugin <= 3.7.1 - Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Vendor Biplob Adhikari
Product Tabs (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 23, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

3.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Tabs plugin <= 3.7.1 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Tabs WordPress plugin version 3.7.1 and earlier contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious JavaScript into plugin settings that executes in the browsers of other users viewing affected pages. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, and impacts site integrity rather than confidentiality or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject malicious 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 malicious script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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