Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-36347 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the Alpine PhotoTile for Pinterest WordPress plugin through version 1.3.1. A user with administrator-level access could store script content that may run when another user views affected admin/plugin content. Business risk is limited by high privileges required, but affected WordPress sites should still remove the exposure.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress hygiene issue. It is not currently evidenced as actively exploited, but public-facing sites with the affected plugin should be remediated during normal vulnerability-management cycles.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 authenticated stored XSS in Alpine Press Alpine PhotoTile for Pinterest for WordPress, affecting versions <= 1.3.1. CVSS 3.1 score is 4.8 with network access, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations that have Alpine PhotoTile for Pinterest installed at version 1.3.1 or older. The provided sources do not identify other affected products or platforms.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Abuse requires administrator-level authentication and user interaction, reducing mass-exploitation likelihood but not eliminating insider or compromised-admin risk.
Researcher notes
Evidence is clear on affected plugin, version range, CWE, and CVSS vector. The provided bundle does not include a fixed version, detailed vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, or named workaround, so validation should remain non-invasive and source-grounded.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Alpine PhotoTile for Pinterest versions <= 1.3.1.
- Check the vendor, WordPress plugin page, and Patchstack for current update or replacement guidance.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict administrator accounts and review admin access for least privilege.
- Monitor affected sites for unexpected script content or admin-page changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress property.
- Record installed plugin version and compare it to the affected range <= 1.3.1.
- Review administrator accounts for compromise, unnecessary access, or stale users.
- Check relevant plugin content/settings for unexpected HTML or script-like entries.
- Verify that remediation aligns with current vendor or WordPress plugin guidance.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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 vector scores
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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://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/alpine-photo-tile-for-pinterest/wordpress-alpine-phototile-for-pinterest-plugin-1-3-1-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/alpine-photo-tile-for-pinterest/CVE 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.