How severe is CVE-2022-0271?

CVE-2022-0271 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-2022-0271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0271?

CVE-2022-0271 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0271?

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

When was CVE-2022-0271 published?

CVE-2022-0271 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0271

CVE-2022-0271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thimpress Learnpress 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Thimpress Learnpress
Published: 2022-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.1.6 does not sanitise and escape the lp-dismiss-notice before outputting it back via the lp_background_single_email AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0271?: The LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.1.6 does not sanitise and escape the lp-dismiss-notice before outputting it back via the lp_background_single_email AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2022-0271?: CVE-2022-0271 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-2022-0271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0271?: CVE-2022-0271 affects Thimpress Learnpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0271 published?: CVE-2022-0271 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad07d9cd-8a75-4f7c-bbbe-3b6b89b699f2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thimpress:learnpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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