Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2022-34148

Backup Guard <= 1.6.9 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

The Backup Guard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 1.6.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-34148 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.5 Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate. It affects Versions up to 1.6.9 and is fixed in 1.6.9.1.

Published
Oct 27, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
backup
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.6.9.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-34148 is tracked for the Plugin JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate as medium severity with CVSS 5.5. The affected range is Versions up to 1.6.9. Update JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate to 1.6.9.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Primary Fixed Version
1.6.9.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.6.9
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-34148
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2022-34148
Patched Versions
1.6.9.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.6.9
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