Platform
wordpress
Component
soil
Fixed in
4.0.1
A problematic cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Roots Soil Plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 4.0.x. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through manipulation of the 'language' argument within the language_attributes function. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized code execution within the context of a user's browser, potentially compromising sensitive data and website functionality. The vulnerability is addressed in version 4.1.0.
The primary impact of CVE-2022-4524 is the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. An attacker could inject malicious JavaScript code into a WordPress page viewed by other users. This code could then steal user cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or deface the website. The attack vector involves manipulating the 'language' argument within the language_attributes function, allowing for the injection of arbitrary HTML and JavaScript. The remote nature of the vulnerability means that an attacker does not need to have authenticated access to the WordPress site to exploit it, significantly broadening the potential attack surface. Successful exploitation could lead to account compromise and data breaches.
CVE-2022-4524 is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog. Public proof-of-concept exploits are not widely available, suggesting a low probability of immediate widespread exploitation. However, the ease of exploitation and the potential impact warrant prompt patching. The vulnerability was disclosed publicly on December 15, 2022, and a patch was released shortly thereafter.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.27% (50% percentile)
CVSS Vector
The recommended mitigation for CVE-2022-4524 is to immediately upgrade the Roots Soil Plugin to version 4.1.0 or later. This version includes a fix for the vulnerability. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider implementing a temporary workaround by sanitizing user input related to language attributes. While a WAF might offer some protection, it is not a substitute for patching the plugin. Monitor WordPress logs for suspicious activity, particularly requests containing unusual language parameters. The patch identifier is 0c9151e00ab047da253e5cdbfccb204dd423269d. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to inject a simple JavaScript payload through the language attribute and verifying that it is properly sanitized.
Actualice el plugin soil a la versión 4.1.0 o posterior. Esta actualización corrige la vulnerabilidad de Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) que permite la ejecución de código malicioso en el navegador de los usuarios. La actualización se puede realizar desde el panel de administración de WordPress.
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CVE-2022-4524 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Roots Soil Plugin versions up to 4.0.x, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
You are affected if you are using Roots Soil Plugin versions 4.0.x or earlier. Upgrade to 4.1.0 to mitigate the risk.
Upgrade the Roots Soil Plugin to version 4.1.0 or later. This version contains the fix for the XSS vulnerability.
While no widespread exploitation has been confirmed, the vulnerability's ease of exploitation warrants prompt patching.
Refer to the Roots Soil Plugin documentation and release notes for details on the vulnerability and the fix.
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