How severe is CVE-2022-0449?

CVE-2022-0449 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-2022-0449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0449?

CVE-2022-0449 affects Odude Flexi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0449?

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

When was CVE-2022-0449 published?

CVE-2022-0449 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0449

CVE-2022-0449 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Odude Flexi 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: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Odude Flexi
Published: 2022-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Flexi WordPress plugin before 4.20 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before outputting them back in some pages such as the user dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0449?: The Flexi WordPress plugin before 4.20 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before outputting them back in some pages such as the user dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2022-0449?: CVE-2022-0449 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-2022-0449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0449?: CVE-2022-0449 affects Odude Flexi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0449 published?: CVE-2022-0449 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3cc1bb3c-e124-43d3-bc84-a493561a1387

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:odude:flexi:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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