CVE-2022-43480 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-43480: WordPress Homepage Pop-up Plugin <= 1.2.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Magneticlab Sàrl
Product Homepage Pop-up
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 16, 2023
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

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Magneticlab Sàrl Homepage Pop-up plugin <= 1.2.5 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Homepage Pop-up versions up to 1.2.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-controlled link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 16, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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