How severe is CVE-2022-0471?

CVE-2022-0471 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-2022-0471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0471?

CVE-2022-0471 affects Realfavicongenerator Favicon By Realfavicongenerator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0471?

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

When was CVE-2022-0471 published?

CVE-2022-0471 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0471

CVE-2022-0471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realfavicongenerator Favicon By Realfavicongenerator 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% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Realfavicongenerator Favicon By Realfavicongenerator
Published: 2022-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator WordPress plugin before 1.3.23 does not properly sanitise and escape the json_result_url parameter before outputting it back in the Favicon admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0471?: The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator WordPress plugin before 1.3.23 does not properly sanitise and escape the json_result_url parameter before outputting it back in the Favicon admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue
How severe is CVE-2022-0471?: CVE-2022-0471 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-2022-0471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0471?: CVE-2022-0471 affects Realfavicongenerator Favicon By Realfavicongenerator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0471 published?: CVE-2022-0471 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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