Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-45365 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Stock Ticker plugin through version 3.23.2. An attacker would need a user to open a malicious link, but successful execution could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability in that browser session.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue, especially on public business sites. It is not confirmed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but unauthenticated reflected XSS can still create account and content risk if administrators are targeted.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in Aleksandar Urošević Stock Ticker. It is network reachable, low complexity, unauthenticated, and requires user interaction. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with changed scope and low C/I/A impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the Stock Ticker plugin at version 3.23.2 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected configurations beyond the plugin version range.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Risk depends on whether attackers can induce a site user, editor, or administrator to visit a crafted URL.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports reflected XSS through version 3.23.2 only. Do not assume active exploitation, exploit maturity, or a named fixed version from this bundle. Validation should focus on version exposure, vendor status, and non-invasive log review.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Stock Ticker plugin version 3.23.2 or earlier.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for the current fixed or safe version.
- Upgrade beyond the vulnerable range where vendor guidance confirms remediation.
- Temporarily disable the plugin if immediate upgrade guidance is unavailable.
- Prioritize sites with authenticated administrators frequently using plugin pages.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version across all WordPress assets.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Check access logs for unusual requests targeting Stock Ticker plugin pages.
- Verify the plugin is removed, disabled, or upgraded after remediation.
- Document affected sites and closure evidence in vulnerability tracking.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (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:L
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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:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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