CVE-2022-41132 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-41132: WordPress Ezoic plugin <= 2.8.8 - Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Change Leading To Stored XSS Vulnerability

Vendor Ezoic Inc.
Product Ezoic (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-264
Published November 17, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Change Leading To Stored XSS Vulnerability in Ezoic plugin <= 2.8.8 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Ezoic WordPress plugin version 2.8.8 and earlier contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the site. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—and can affect both the plugin and other parts of the site due to scope change. This could lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers and steals data or performs actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site reputation and SEO may suffer if malware is distributed.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 17, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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