CVE-2022-47587 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-47587: WordPress WP Search Analytics Plugin <= 1.4.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Cornel Raiu
Product WP Search Analytics
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published May 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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cornel Raiu WP Search Analytics plugin <= 1.4.5 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Search Analytics versions up to 1.4.5 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires administrator privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors across the application.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with admin access can compromise other users' sessions or steal sensitive data displayed on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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