Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites running the Easy Org Chart plugin version 3.1 or earlier. A logged-in user with contributor-level access or higher could store malicious script content that runs when another user views it. The issue is moderate because it requires an account and user interaction, but it can still affect administrator sessions.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted remediation item for WordPress environments. Prioritize sites with many content contributors, privileged admin activity, or public-facing business use. It is not a crisis signal based on supplied sources.
Technical view
CVE-2022-36355 is an authenticated stored XSS vulnerability in PluginlySpeaking Easy Org Chart for WordPress <= 3.1. It is tracked as CWE-79 with CVSS 3.1 score 5.4: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. Sources do not provide exploit details or a confirmed fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with Easy Org Chart installed at version 3.1 or earlier, especially where contributor, author, editor, or admin accounts exist for multiple users.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied data, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated contributor-or-higher access and a victim viewing stored content.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authenticated stored XSS, but the source bundle does not include a fixed version, exploit maturity, or detailed vulnerable parameter. Avoid assuming broader PluginlySpeaking product impact beyond Easy Org Chart <= 3.1.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Easy Org Chart plugin and installed version.
- Check Patchstack, WordPress.org, and vendor guidance for a fixed or supported release.
- If no supported fixed release is available, disable or remove the plugin.
- Restrict contributor-level access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Review affected content for unexpected scripts or unauthorized changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Easy Org Chart is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed versions are not 3.1 or earlier.
- Review contributor, author, editor, and administrator account lists.
- Inspect org chart content for unexpected HTML or script-like entries.
- Check security logs for suspicious edits by lower-privileged users.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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/easy-org-chart/wordpress-easy-org-chart-plugin-3-1-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-org-chart/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.