Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the Simple File List WordPress plugin before 4.4.12. A crafted link can cause script to run in a visitor's browser because the plugin reflects unescaped input into page attributes. It is not a server takeover by itself, but it can support account or data abuse if a privileged user is tricked into clicking.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term web security cleanup item, especially for public WordPress sites. It is moderate severity because user interaction is required and no active exploitation is cited, but administrator exposure can raise business risk.
Technical view
CVE-2022-3062 is reflected cross-site scripting in Simple File List before 4.4.12, mapped to CWE-79. The source states parameters are not escaped before being output in attributes. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1 with network access, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Simple File List versions before 4.4.12. Risk is higher where administrators or authenticated users access plugin-facing pages and may follow links from email, support tickets, or other untrusted sources.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires user interaction. A successful attack would run attacker-controlled script in the victim's browser in the affected site's context, with potential confidentiality and integrity impact but no stated availability impact.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports reflected XSS caused by missing output escaping in attributes. The source bundle does not include vulnerable parameter names, exploit details, proof of exploitation, or vendor release notes beyond the before-4.4.12 version boundary.
Mitigation direction
- Update Simple File List to 4.4.12 or later where available.
- If immediate update is impossible, disable the plugin pending vendor guidance.
- Limit exposure of plugin pages to trusted users where operationally feasible.
- Warn administrators not to open untrusted links referencing affected sites.
- Track WPScan and CVE records for any updated vendor guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites using the Simple File List plugin.
- Confirm installed versions and flag any below 4.4.12.
- Review security logs for unusual requests targeting plugin-related pages or parameters.
- Check whether privileged users received suspicious links to affected sites.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin version after update or removal.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
These mappings and lookup hints may be relevant to the vulnerability behavior, CWE, affected product, or exposure path. Glexia-inferred context is not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, CWE, or CVE Program mapping.
ATT&CK lookup starting points
Use these exact CWE pages and searches to review the Glexia ATT&CK library from this CVE's weakness and description context.
CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
Client-side and session-facing weaknesses should be reviewed alongside initial-access and user-execution behaviors. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2022-3062 mapping review
Open the CVE-to-ATT&CK bridge for reviewed, inferred, or future official mappings tied to this CVE.
Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
These fields come from the CVE record and ADP containers, not from Glexia's Take. They preserve time-varying source decisions such as CISA SSVC, KEV status, CVSS metrics, and provider references.
CVSS vector scores
1 official scoreWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
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/2e829bbe-1843-496d-a852-4150fa6d1f7aCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
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.