PT-2022-7142 · WordPress · Xml Sitemap Generator For Google

Krzysztof Zając · Published 2022-05-02 · Updated 2022-05-30 · CVE-2022-0346

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions XML Sitemap Generator for Google WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.0.4

Description The issue arises from the plugin's failure to validate a parameter, which can be set to an arbitrary value. This can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) via error messages or remote code execution (RCE) if allow url include is enabled. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to conduct an XSS attack.

Recommendations For versions prior to 2.0.4, update to version 2.0.4 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is available. Restrict access to the plugin's functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the vulnerable parameter in the plugin's settings until the issue is resolved.

Exploit

Fix

RCE

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-07855

CVE-2022-0346

Affected Products

Xml Sitemap Generator For Google

References · 5

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4b339390-d71a-44e0-8682-51a12bd2bfe6 · Exploit
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-07855 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-0346 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0346 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/43150 · Telegram Post