CVE-2022-4578 : Security Advisory and Response

Video Conferencing with Zoom < 4.0.10 - Contributor+ Stored XSS vulnerability in the WordPress plugin allows low-role users to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Understanding CVE-2022-4578

This CVE identifies a Stored XSS vulnerability in the Video Conferencing with Zoom WordPress plugin before version 4.0.10, enabling contributors to launch attacks on higher privilege users.

What is CVE-2022-4578?

The Video Conferencing with Zoom plugin does not properly validate and escape some shortcode attributes, leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting security threats.

The Impact of CVE-2022-4578

This vulnerability allows users with contributor roles to execute XSS attacks, compromising the security of higher privilege users like admins.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-4578

This section details the vulnerability, affected systems, and the exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The Video Conferencing with Zoom plugin fails to validate and escape certain shortcode attributes, enabling contributors to execute Stored XSS attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability affects the Video Conferencing with Zoom plugin versions prior to 4.0.10.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with contributor roles can exploit the lack of input validation to execute Stored XSS attacks, posing a risk to admins.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems against CVE-2022-4578.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Video Conferencing with Zoom plugin to version 4.0.10 to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update all plugins and themes to address security flaws and follow best practices in WordPress security.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates for WordPress plugins to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.