CVE-2022-0211

CVE-2022-0211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getshieldsecurity Shield Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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

Description

The Shield Security WordPress plugin before 13.0.6 does not sanitise and escape admin notes, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0211?
The Shield Security WordPress plugin before 13.0.6 does not sanitise and escape admin notes, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed.
How severe is CVE-2022-0211?
CVE-2022-0211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0211 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0211?
CVE-2022-0211 affects Getshieldsecurity Shield Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0211?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0211 published?
CVE-2022-0211 was published on 2022-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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