Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-2404 affects the WP Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 1.2.9. A crafted link could cause script to run in a visitor’s browser under the site’s context. It requires user interaction, but can still create business risk for WordPress sites using the plugin.
Executive priority
Treat as a scheduled remediation item unless the plugin is widely deployed on public or admin-heavy sites. The issue is not critical, but WordPress XSS can create account and brand risk when staff or customers interact with malicious links.
Technical view
This is a reflected cross-site scripting issue, CWE-79. The plugin does not sanitize and escape a parameter before returning it in page output. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1: network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP Popup Builder versions before 1.2.9. The provided sources do not identify affected hosting providers, themes, or other products.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no provided source states active exploitation. Practical exploitation depends on convincing a user to visit a crafted URL or page.
Researcher notes
The source evidence is narrow but consistent: reflected XSS caused by unsanitized and unescaped parameter output before 1.2.9. The bundle does not provide proof-of-concept details, exploit telemetry, or named workarounds beyond updating past the affected version.
Mitigation direction
- Update WP Popup Builder to version 1.2.9 or later.
- If updating is not possible, disable or remove the plugin temporarily.
- Check vendor or WPScan guidance for any newer remediation notes.
- Review WordPress security controls that reduce XSS impact.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP Popup Builder plugin.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 1.2.9 or later.
- Prioritize externally reachable WordPress sites using affected versions.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests targeting plugin parameters.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0d889dde-b9d5-46cf-87d3-4f8a85cf9b98CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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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.