How severe is CVE-2021-25022?

CVE-2021-25022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-25022 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25022?

CVE-2021-25022 affects Updraftplus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25022?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-25022 published?

CVE-2021-25022 was published on 2022-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25022

CVE-2021-25022 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Updraftplus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Updraftplus
Published: 2022-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.16.66 does not sanitise and escape the backup_timestamp and job_id parameter before outputting then back in admin pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25022?: The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.16.66 does not sanitise and escape the backup_timestamp and job_id parameter before outputting then back in admin pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues
How severe is CVE-2021-25022?: CVE-2021-25022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-25022 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25022?: CVE-2021-25022 affects Updraftplus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25022?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25022 published?: CVE-2021-25022 was published on 2022-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:updraftplus:updraftplus:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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