CVE-2022-40694: WordPress News Announcement Scroll plugin <= 8.8.8 - Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Nov 17, 2022
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Updated

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in News Announcement Scroll plugin <= 8.8.8 on WordPress.

Affected Software

1 affected component
StoreApps News Announcement Scroll Wordpress<=8.8.8

Remediation

Information

Update to 9.0.0 or higher version.

Event History

Nov 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40694?

CVE-2022-40694 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-40694?

To fix CVE-2022-40694, update the News Announcement Scroll plugin to version 8.8.9 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-40694?

CVE-2022-40694 affects users of the News Announcement Scroll plugin version 8.8.8 and below on WordPress.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-40694?

CVE-2022-40694 is an authenticated stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2022-40694?

Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2022-40694 is to disable or delete the vulnerable plugin until it is updated.

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