How severe is CVE-2022-0201?

CVE-2022-0201 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-2022-0201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0201?

CVE-2022-0201 primarily affects Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0201?

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

When was CVE-2022-0201 published?

CVE-2022-0201 was published on 2022-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0201

CVE-2022-0201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite
Published: 2022-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 and Permalink Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 do not sanitise and escape query parameters before outputting them back in the debug page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0201?: The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 and Permalink Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 do not sanitise and escape query parameters before outputting them back in the debug page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
How severe is CVE-2022-0201?: CVE-2022-0201 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-2022-0201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0201?: CVE-2022-0201 primarily affects Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0201 published?: CVE-2022-0201 was published on 2022-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:permalink_manager_lite_project:permalink_manager_lite:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:permalink_manager_project:permalink_manager:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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