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Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-36341 affects the WordPress plugin AS - Create Pinterest Pinboard Pages up to version 1.0. A logged-in low-privilege user could change plugin settings in a way that causes stored cross-site scripting. This can expose data or change page behavior when another user views affected content.
Executive priority
Handle during normal vulnerability remediation unless the plugin is deployed on public-registration sites or sites with many low-privilege users. Prioritize inventory first because exposure depends entirely on whether this uncommon plugin is installed and still active.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 stored XSS caused by authenticated subscriber-or-higher plugin settings changes in Akash soni's AS - Create Pinterest Pinboard Pages plugin <=1.0. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4, with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with AS - Create Pinterest Pinboard Pages installed at version 1.0 or earlier. Risk increases where public registration, subscriber accounts, or other low-privilege accounts are enabled. The provided sources do not state install base, patch availability, or active exploitation.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and the sources do not claim active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated subscriber-level or higher account and user interaction, matching the CVSS vector. Treat it as a credible plugin risk, not confirmed mass exploitation.
Researcher notes
The public bundle identifies the vulnerability class, affected version range, privilege requirement, and CVSS vector, but does not provide root-cause code details, exploit evidence, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming a patch exists without checking current vendor or plugin repository guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for this plugin and confirm installed versions.
- Check Patchstack and WordPress plugin guidance for fixed-release or removal instructions.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is unused or no trusted fix is available.
- Restrict untrusted subscriber-level account creation on affected sites.
- Review plugin settings for unexpected changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it to <=1.0.
- Review whether public registration or low-privilege accounts are enabled.
- Check administrative pages for unexpected plugin setting changes.
- Monitor for stored script alerts or unusual page behavior.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/as-create-pinterest-pinboard-pages/wordpress-as-create-pinterest-pinboard-pages-plugin-1-0-authenticated-plugin-settings-change-leading-to-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/as-create-pinterest-pinboard-pages/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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