How severe is CVE-2022-0288?

CVE-2022-0288 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-2022-0288 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0288?

CVE-2022-0288 primarily affects Ad Inserter Pro Project Ad Inserter Pro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0288?

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

When was CVE-2022-0288 published?

CVE-2022-0288 was published on 2022-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0288

CVE-2022-0288 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ad Inserter Pro Project Ad Inserter Pro 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% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ad Inserter Pro Project Ad Inserter Pro
Published: 2022-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Ad Inserter WordPress plugin before 2.7.10, Ad Inserter Pro WordPress plugin before 2.7.10 do not sanitise and escape the html_element_selection parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0288?: The Ad Inserter WordPress plugin before 2.7.10, Ad Inserter Pro WordPress plugin before 2.7.10 do not sanitise and escape the html_element_selection parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2022-0288?: CVE-2022-0288 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-2022-0288 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0288?: CVE-2022-0288 primarily affects Ad Inserter Pro Project Ad Inserter Pro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0288?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0288 published?: CVE-2022-0288 was published on 2022-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/27b64412-33a4-462c-bc45-f81697e4fe42

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ad_inserter_pro_project:ad_inserter_pro:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ad_inserter_project:ad_inserter:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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