Severity
Medium
Analysis Summary
CVE-2022-44590
Simple Video Embedder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim’s Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim’s cookie-based authentication credentials.
Impact
Cross-Site Scripting
Indicators Of Compromise
CVE
- CVE-2022-44590
Affected Vendors
WordPress
Affected Products
- Simple Video Embedder plugin for WordPress 2.1
- Simple Video Embedder plugin for WordPress 2.2
Remediation
Refer to WordPress Plugin Directory for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information.