CVE-2022-0230

CVE-2022-0230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bwp-google-xml-sitemaps Project Bwp-google-xml-sitemaps 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

Description

The Better WordPress Google XML Sitemaps WordPress plugin through 1.4.1 does not sanitise and escape its logs when outputting them in the admin dashboard, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0230?
The Better WordPress Google XML Sitemaps WordPress plugin through 1.4.1 does not sanitise and escape its logs when outputting them in the admin dashboard, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins
How severe is CVE-2022-0230?
CVE-2022-0230 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-2022-0230 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0230?
CVE-2022-0230 affects Bwp-google-xml-sitemaps Project Bwp-google-xml-sitemaps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0230?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0230 published?
CVE-2022-0230 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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