How severe is CVE-2022-0193?

CVE-2022-0193 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-2022-0193 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0193?

CVE-2022-0193 affects Really-simple-plugins Complianz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0193?

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

When was CVE-2022-0193 published?

CVE-2022-0193 was published on 2022-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0193

CVE-2022-0193 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Really-simple-plugins Complianz 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% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Really-simple-plugins Complianz
Published: 2022-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Complianz WordPress plugin before 6.0.0 does not escape the s parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0193?: The Complianz WordPress plugin before 6.0.0 does not escape the s parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2022-0193?: CVE-2022-0193 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-2022-0193 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0193?: CVE-2022-0193 affects Really-simple-plugins Complianz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0193?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0193 published?: CVE-2022-0193 was published on 2022-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:really-simple-plugins:complianz:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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