How serious is CVE-2022-42462?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.8 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. No public exploit code has been identified yet.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-42462?

CVE-2022-42462 affects ad33lx ip blacklist cloud. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42462?

To remediate CVE-2022-42462, check for security patches from ad33lx. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2022-42462

Medium

|4.8

No Exploit

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the IP Blacklist Cloud plugin, which can then be executed in the browsers of users who have access to the plugin. To exploit this, the attacker must have authenticated access to the plugin, meaning they need to log in as a legitimate user.

Technical Description

Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adeel Ahmed's IP Blacklist Cloud plugin <= 5.00 versions.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredHigh

User InteractionRequired

Confidentiality ImpactLow

Integrity ImpactLow

Availability ImpactNone

ScopeChanged

Vector String

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

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$638($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 1137 days

Quick Information

Published

Jan 17, 2023

about 3 years ago

Last Modified

Feb 27, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

ad33lx

Product

ip blacklist cloud

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