WordPress Plugin IP2Location Country Blocker 2.26.7 Stored XSS
Priority MEDIUM 56CWE-79Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00191 8th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP2Location | IP2Location Country Blocker | 2.26.7 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- IP2Location Country Blocker VendorIP2Location Affected 2.26.7 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-50961
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-j23v-7p9x-7fcc
References
Exploit 1
Other 1
More IP2Location vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-01166 Improper authorization in IP2Location Country Blocker CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2024-14881 WordPress Download IP2Location Country Blocker Plugin <= 2.33.3 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2024-21338 WordPress IP2Location Country Blocker plugin <= 2.34.2 - Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-56890 IP2Location Country Blocker < 2.45.0 Access Control Bypass via X-Real-IP Header CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.9
- TI-2021-07386 IP2Location Country Blocker < 2.26.6 - Arbitrary Country Ban via CSRF CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.1
- TI-2021-07373 IP2Location Country Blocker < 2.26.5 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Country Ban CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.1
Sources
- CVE-2022-50961 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-50961 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-j23v-7p9x-7fcc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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