Chained Quiz Plugin up to 1.3.2 on WordPress chainedquiz_list dnf cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Chained Quiz Plugin up to 1.3.2 on WordPress and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file chainedquiz_list. Executing a manipulation of the argument dnf can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-4210. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Chained Quiz Plugin up to 1.3.2 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file chainedquiz_list. The manipulation of the argument dnf with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

The Chained Quiz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'dnf' parameter on the 'chainedquiz_list' page in versions up to, and including, 1.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

The weakness was published 12/03/2022. The advisory is available at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-4210 since 11/29/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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CNA Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

11/29/2022 🔍
12/03/2022 +4 days 🔍
12/03/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/09/2026 +1222 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-4210 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-4210
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-214750

Entryinfo

Created: 12/03/2022 08:26
Updated: 04/09/2026 01:38
Changes: 12/03/2022 08:26 (50), 04/09/2026 01:38 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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