CVE-2022-50961
WordPress Plugin IP2Location Country Blocker 2.26.7 Stored XSS
Description
WordPress Plugin IP2Location Country Blocker 2.26.7 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavaScript code through the Frontend Settings interface. Attackers can inject malicious scripts in the URL field of the Display page settings that execute when administrators or other authenticated users visit the plugin settings page.
INFO
Published Date :
May 10, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2026, 12:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the IP2Location Country Blocker plugin.
- Sanitize user input in the URL field.
- Validate input to prevent script injection.
- Restrict access to plugin settings.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: IP2Location Country Blocker, Description: El plugin de WordPress IP2Location Country Blocker 2.26.7 contiene una vulnerabilidad de cross-site scripting almacenado que permite a usuarios autenticados inyectar código JavaScript arbitrario a través de la interfaz de Configuración de Frontend. Los atacantes pueden inyectar scripts maliciosos en el campo URL de la configuración de la página de Visualización que se ejecutan cuando los administradores u otros usuarios autenticados visitan la página de configuración del plugin. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'IP2Location', 'product': 'IP2Location Country Blocker', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.26.7'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2022-50961', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-11T14:48:28.931778Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description WordPress Plugin IP2Location Country Blocker 2.26.7 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavaScript code through the Frontend Settings interface. Attackers can inject malicious scripts in the URL field of the Display page settings that execute when administrators or other authenticated users visit the plugin settings page. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/ip2location-country-blocker/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50709 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-ip2location-country-blocker-stored-xss