Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WP Super Popup for WordPress is reported vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting through version 1.1.2. An already-privileged administrator-level user could store script content that later runs in another user's browser. This is not a broad unauthenticated takeover issue, but it can still matter on shared, delegated, or compromised WordPress admin environments.
Executive priority
Handle during normal vulnerability management unless the plugin is installed on externally important sites or administrator accounts are weakly governed. Prioritize confirmation of exposure, privileged-account hygiene, and vendor guidance before treating this as an emergency.
Technical view
CVE-2022-47598 is a CWE-79 stored XSS issue in WP Plugins Pro WP Super Popup <= 1.1.2. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.9 with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The source bundle does not name a fixed version or vendor remediation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the WP Super Popup plugin at version 1.1.2 or earlier. Risk is higher where many users have administrator-level WordPress access, admin accounts are shared, or admin compromise is already plausible.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The vulnerability requires authenticated admin-level privileges and user interaction, which reduces mass exploitation likelihood but still permits persistent browser-side impact after privileged access is obtained.
Researcher notes
The record identifies WP Plugins Pro WP Super Popup <= 1.1.2 and CWE-79, but affected-version metadata is sparse and no patch version is stated in the source bundle. Treat remediation details as incomplete and avoid assuming exploit availability without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the wp-super-popup plugin.
- Check whether any installed version is 1.1.2 or earlier.
- Consult vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Disable or remove affected installations if no safe update is available.
- Limit administrator access to trusted, named accounts only.
- Review recent plugin configuration changes by administrator users.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Verify whether the instance is running version 1.1.2 or earlier.
- Review administrator account list for shared or unnecessary privileged users.
- Inspect recent popup content changes for unexpected script-like content.
- Check security logs for suspicious administrator sessions or configuration edits.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (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:L
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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:L1.73.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CWE details
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