CVE-2022-2383 Scanner
Detects 'Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)' vulnerability in Feed Them Social plugin for WordPress affects v. before 3.0.1.
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 Feed Them Social plugin for WordPress is a popular plugin that allows website owners to display social media feeds on their website. With this plugin, users can easily integrate feeds from various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. The plugin is mainly used to improve website engagement by increasing social media visibility and user interaction.
However, the plugin was found to be vulnerable to a critical security flaw, known as CVE-2022-2383. This vulnerability arises due to the plugin’s failure to sanitize and escape a parameter before outputting it back into the page. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker to inject arbitrary malicious code into a website’s HTML document, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack.
When an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they may be able to take control of a victim’s session and access sensitive data such as login credentials and personal information. The attacker can also carry out other malicious activities such as redirecting users to malicious websites, spreading malware, and phishing scams. In the hands of a skilled attacker, this vulnerability can cause significant damage to businesses, including loss of credibility and customer trust.
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