Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-30536 is a stored XSS issue in the WordPress WP Maintenance plugin through version 6.0.7. A highly privileged authenticated user could save script content that later runs when another user views the affected page or setting. The business risk is limited but real for sites with shared admin access.
Executive priority
Treat this as a routine but necessary WordPress hygiene item. It is not flagged as actively exploited in the provided sources, and exploitation needs high privileges. Prioritize affected public sites with many administrators, agencies, contractors, or weak admin account controls.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 stored cross-site scripting in Florent Maillefaud's WP Maintenance plugin for WordPress, affecting versions <= 6.0.7. CVSS 3.1 is 3.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, no confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites where the WP Maintenance plugin is installed at version 6.0.7 or earlier. Risk is higher where multiple administrators or delegated high-privilege users can modify plugin settings or site content. The bundle does not list CPEs or hosting-specific exposure signals.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated high privileges and user interaction, which materially reduces broad internet-scale risk. Stored XSS can still matter if privileged accounts are shared, compromised, or granted to third parties.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authenticated stored XSS with low CVSS severity and high privileges required. The bundle identifies affected versions but does not provide exploit details or a specific fixed version. Avoid assuming active exploitation or a particular patch level without checking the WordPress plugin developer page or Patchstack entry.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP Maintenance plugin and record installed versions.
- If version is <= 6.0.7, check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update, replace, or disable the plugin according to confirmed vendor guidance.
- Restrict high-privilege WordPress access to trusted administrators only.
- Review plugin settings for unexpected script-like content or unauthorized changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Maintenance is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the plugin version is not within the affected <= 6.0.7 range.
- Review administrator accounts and recent plugin-setting changes.
- Check security monitoring for suspicious WordPress admin activity.
- Confirm remediation through documented vendor or plugin repository guidance.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N1.71.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.4LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-maintenance/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-maintenance/wordpress-wp-maintenance-plugin-6-0-7-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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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.