CVE-2022-1583: unknown external links in new window / new tab
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 30-05-2022Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-1583 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) vulnerability in unknown external links in new window / new tab. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 1.43.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.34%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 30-05-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- wordfenceSource6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
71%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 1.32% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.34%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Unknown1 product
- external links in new window / new tab≥ 1.43, < 1.43
Webfactoryltd1 product
Wordpress1 product
- open-external-links-in-a-new-window≤ 1.42 (fixed in 1.43)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa9d727c-4d17-4220-b8cb-e6dec30361a9X Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory