Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-29418 affects the Mark Daniels Night Mode WordPress plugin version 1.0.0 and earlier. An administrator can store script in plugin settings, creating persistent XSS. Because admin privileges are required, urgency is lower than unauthenticated flaws, but a compromised admin account could turn it into browser-side data or content tampering risk.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress hygiene issue. It should be addressed in normal remediation cycles, faster for sites with many administrators or recent admin account concerns. It is not supported as actively exploited by the provided sources.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 persistent XSS in Night Mode settings parameters: ntmode_page_setting[enable-me], [bg-color], [txt-color], and [anc_color]. CVSS 3.1 is 4.8 with high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. Availability impact is not indicated.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Mark Daniels Night Mode plugin version 1.0.0 or earlier. Risk is highest where administrator accounts are shared, weakly protected, or exposed to phishing. The source bundle does not confirm vulnerable default configurations beyond affected plugin versions.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and KEV is false. Exploitation requires authenticated administrator access and user interaction. This makes broad external exploitation less likely, but post-compromise abuse remains relevant for WordPress environments with weak admin account controls.
Researcher notes
Patch status is not fully established in the provided bundle. The affected surface is specific plugin settings handled by an administrator role. Avoid assuming unauthenticated reachability, broader WordPress impact, or an available fixed version unless confirmed from vendor or Patchstack data.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Night Mode plugin and affected versions.
- Check the WordPress plugin page and Patchstack for current vendor guidance.
- Update to a vendor-confirmed safe version if one is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no confirmed safe version is available.
- Limit WordPress administrator access and enforce strong account protection.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Night Mode is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it to <= 1.0.0.
- Review WordPress admin accounts for unnecessary or shared privileges.
- Check vulnerability management tools for CVE-2022-29418 coverage.
- Verify remediation by rechecking plugin presence and version after changes.
Public sources used
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- 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
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N1.72.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.8MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/night-mode/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/night-mode/wordpress-night-mode-plugin-1-0-0-authenticated-persistent-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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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.