Vulnerability in Webfactoryltd External_links_in_new_window_\/_new_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: 0.013 (66.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Webfactoryltd External_links_in_new_window_\/_new_tab
- Unknown External Links In New Window / Tab — versions 1.43
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1583?
- CVE-2022-1583 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webfactoryltd External_links_in_new_window_\/_new_tab, classified under Use of Web Link to Untrusted Target with window.opener Access. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2022-05-30.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1583?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-1583 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.