Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-36357 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the Webpsilon ULTIMATE TABLES WordPress plugin through version 1.6.5. An attacker would need a user to interact with a crafted link or page. Successful exploitation could run script in the victim's browser and affect confidentiality or integrity at a limited level.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate WordPress plugin remediation item. It is not shown as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but public sites using the affected plugin should be addressed promptly because XSS can support session abuse, phishing, and content manipulation risks.
Technical view
The CVE describes unauthenticated reflected XSS, CWE-79, in the WordPress plugin package ultimate-tables. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Webpsilon ULTIMATE TABLES version 1.6.5 or earlier. Public-facing sites have greater practical risk because unauthenticated attackers can reach the vulnerable surface, but exploitation still depends on victim interaction.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. The most realistic scenario is phishing or lure-based interaction causing script execution in a user's browser, especially against users with privileged WordPress sessions.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List data, and Patchstack entry. The bundle identifies reflected XSS and affected version threshold but does not provide a patch version, exploit details, or vendor advisory text. Avoid assuming exploitation or remediation specifics beyond official guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ULTIMATE TABLES plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Update, disable, or remove affected plugin installations based on official guidance and business need.
- Prioritize exposed sites where administrators commonly browse while authenticated.
- Use browser security headers or WAF controls only as interim defense-in-depth.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether ultimate-tables is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin version and flag installations at or below 1.6.5.
- Review trusted vulnerability scanner results for CVE-2022-36357 coverage.
- Inspect web logs for suspicious requests containing script-like reflected input patterns.
- Validate remediation in staging before production rollout.
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
- 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
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CVSS vector scores
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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
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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.