WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2022-32776 Modified

Advanced Ads: Cross-site scripting

Advanced Ads is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 4.8 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 4.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Advanced Ads
Plugin slug
advanced-ads
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Nov 08, 2022
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Nov 08, 2022 and is one of 8 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Advanced Ads to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Advanced Ads GmbH Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense plugin <= 1.31.1 on WordPress.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources