CVE-2022-50946
CWE-79Published: May 10, 2026· Updated: May 12, 2026
Official Description
WordPress Plugin Netroics Blog Posts Grid 1.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated editors to inject malicious scripts by failing to sanitize the post_title parameter. Attackers with editor privileges can inject script payloads through the testimonial title field that execute in the browsers of other users viewing the draft post, enabling cookie theft and session hijacking.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-50946 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-50946 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts