How severe is CVE-2022-0533?

CVE-2022-0533 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-2022-0533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0533?

CVE-2022-0533 affects Metaphorcreations Ditty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0533?

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

When was CVE-2022-0533 published?

CVE-2022-0533 was published on 2022-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0533

CVE-2022-0533 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metaphorcreations Ditty 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% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Metaphorcreations Ditty
Published: 2022-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Ditty (formerly Ditty News Ticker) WordPress plugin before 3.0.15 is affected by a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0533?: The Ditty (formerly Ditty News Ticker) WordPress plugin before 3.0.15 is affected by a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-0533?: CVE-2022-0533 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-2022-0533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0533?: CVE-2022-0533 affects Metaphorcreations Ditty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0533?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0533 published?: CVE-2022-0533 was published on 2022-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metaphorcreations:ditty:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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