What is CVE-2022-1583?

CVE-2022-1583 is a vulnerability in External Links In New Window / Tab, classified under Use of Web Link to Untrusted Target with window.opener Access. Published 2022-05-30.

Is CVE-2022-1583 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in External Links In New Window / Tab

CVE-2022-1583

The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not ensure window.opener is set to "null" when links to external sites are clicked, which may enable tabnabbing attacks to occur.

EPSS: 0.006 (69.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Unknown External Links In New Window / Tab — versions 1.43

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1022 — Use of Web Link to Untrusted Target with window.opener Access

Public proof-of-concept exploits

20142995/nuclei-templates

References

wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa9d727c-4d17-4220-b8cb-e6dec30361a9 (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1583?: CVE-2022-1583 is a vulnerability in External Links In New Window / Tab, classified under Use of Web Link to Untrusted Target with window.opener Access. Published 2022-05-30.
Is CVE-2022-1583 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.