Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in a WordPress vehicle-information plugin. A victim must interact with a crafted link or page for impact. Successful exploitation could run attacker-controlled script in the user’s browser, affecting trust, session context, or displayed content on sites using the vulnerable plugin.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority web exposure item for any public WordPress site using this plugin. It is not confirmed as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but XSS on public sites can affect customers, staff sessions, and brand trust.
Technical view
CVE-2022-47431 is reflected XSS, CWE-79, in Tussendoor internet & marketing Open RDW kenteken voertuiginformatie WordPress plugin versions up to 2.0.14. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the Open RDW kenteken voertuiginformatie plugin installed at version 2.0.14 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected endpoints, installation prevalence, or whether default configurations are vulnerable.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires user interaction, so phishing or link-based delivery is the likely context, but the sources do not provide exploit mechanics.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise: CVE and Patchstack identify reflected XSS in the plugin up to 2.0.14, with CVSS 7.1. The bundle does not include proof-of-concept details, fixed-version data, affected parameters, or exploitation telemetry, so validation should stay inventory- and scanner-led.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the plugin and installed version.
- Prioritize sites running version 2.0.14 or earlier.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Remove or disable the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Apply compensating controls for untrusted reflected input where available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the plugin slug open-rdw-kenteken-voertuiginformatie is present or absent.
- Record the exact installed plugin version on each WordPress site.
- Review vulnerability scanner results for CVE-2022-47431 coverage.
- Check web logs for unusual requests involving the plugin’s public functionality.
- Verify remediation by confirming no site remains on version 2.0.14 or earlier.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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
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.