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CVE-2022-1094: Amr Users < 4.59.4 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

The amr users WordPress plugin before 4.59.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

MediumCVSS 4.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-1094 affects the WordPress amr users plugin before 4.59.4. Some plugin settings were not properly sanitized or escaped, allowing a high-privilege user, such as an admin, to store cross-site scripting content even when unfiltered HTML is disabled.

Executive priority

Treat as a scheduled remediation item unless admin compromise is suspected. Patch during the next WordPress maintenance cycle and prioritize sites with many administrators or sensitive user data.

Technical view

This is a stored XSS issue in amr users settings handling, tracked as CWE-79. CVSS 3.1 is 4.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality/integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the amr users plugin below 4.59.4. Risk is highest where multiple administrators exist, admin accounts may be compromised, or the site relies on disabling unfiltered_html as a control.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Abuse requires high WordPress privileges and user interaction, so this is less urgent than unauthenticated XSS but still relevant for admin-account compromise scenarios.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports stored XSS in plugin settings before 4.59.4. The source bundle does not identify public exploit activity, affected CPEs, or detailed vulnerable parameters. Avoid assuming broader WordPress impact beyond amr users deployments.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade amr users to version 4.59.4 or later where deployed.
  • Restrict WordPress administrator access to trusted, necessary accounts only.
  • Review plugin settings for unexpected script-like content or unauthorized changes.
  • Check vendor or WPScan guidance if upgrade status is unclear.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the amr users plugin and installed version.
  • Confirm deployed versions are 4.59.4 or later.
  • Review WordPress admin account history for unexpected high-privilege changes.
  • Inspect affected plugin settings for suspicious stored content.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.8CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N1.72.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.8Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-1094Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Unknownamr users4.59.4Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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