CVE-2022-44629 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-44629: WordPress Catalyst Connect Zoho CRM Client Portal Plugin <= 2.0.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Catalyst Connect
Product Catalyst Connect Zoho CRM Client Portal
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 10, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
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

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Catalyst Connect Catalyst Connect Zoho CRM Client Portal plugin <= 2.0.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Catalyst Connect Zoho CRM Client Portal contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.0.0. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality and integrity of user sessions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers to steal session data or modify page content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users with high privileges can compromise other users' sessions and data through script injection attacks.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level authentication in the portal; victim must visit a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 10, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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