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CVE-2022-25617 — Code Snippets [code-snippets] < 2.14.4

CVE Vulnerability Type Severity Affected Fixed in Published Status
CVE-2022-25617 Code Snippets [code-snippets] < 2.14.4 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Medium 6.1 < 2.14.4 2.14.4 2022-05-18

CVE-2022-25617

The Code Snippets plugin in versions up to 2.14.3 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting WordPress. An attacker can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious code through the orderby parameter, which fails to properly sanitize user input. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of users who click on specially crafted links. The vulnerability was resolved in version 2.14.4.

Based on public CVE data (MITRE/NVD).

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