CVE-2022-1724 Scanner
Detects 'Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)' vulnerability in Simple Membership plugin for WordPress affects v. before 4.1.1.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 second
Time Interval
4 week
Scan only one
Url
Toolbox
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The Simple Membership plugin for WordPress is a user authentication and membership management tool that allows website owners to create and manage membership plans, create login forms, restrict content, and control user access. It is widely used and trusted by websites across various industries, including e-commerce, education, and healthcare.
Recently, a security vulnerability CVE-2022-1724 has been found in version 4.1.1 of the Simple Membership plugin. This vulnerability occurs due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of parameters before displaying them back in AJAX actions, which can allow an attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML codes into the user's web browser. This means that if a user clicks on a malicious link or visits a website that has been compromised, their personal information such as login credentials, payment information, and other sensitive data can be stolen.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to serious consequences for website owners and their users. Hackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, leading to the theft of personal information, financial fraud, and identity theft. This can lead to legal and financial liabilities for website owners, as well as a loss of trust from their users.
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