CVE-2022-4658: The RSSImport WordPress plugin through 4.6.1 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Script

medium Affects rssimport (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2023-01-16; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The RSSImport WordPress plugin through 4.6.1 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Script

Package: rssimport (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=4.6.1
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: medium CVSS 5.4
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (41.0th percentile)
Published: 2023-01-16
Source: nvd

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