How severe is CVE-2022-0628?

CVE-2022-0628 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-2022-0628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0628?

CVE-2022-0628 affects Accesspressthemes Ap Mega Menu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0628?

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

When was CVE-2022-0628 published?

CVE-2022-0628 was published on 2022-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0628

CVE-2022-0628 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Accesspressthemes Ap Mega Menu 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% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Accesspressthemes Ap Mega Menu
Published: 2022-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Mega Menu WordPress plugin before 3.0.8 does not sanitize and escape the _wpnonce parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0628?: The Mega Menu WordPress plugin before 3.0.8 does not sanitize and escape the _wpnonce parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.
How severe is CVE-2022-0628?: CVE-2022-0628 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-2022-0628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0628?: CVE-2022-0628 affects Accesspressthemes Ap Mega Menu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0628?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0628 published?: CVE-2022-0628 was published on 2022-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:accesspressthemes:ap_mega_menu:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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