How severe is CVE-2022-0653?

CVE-2022-0653 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-2022-0653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0653?

CVE-2022-0653 affects Cozmoslabs Profile Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0653?

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

When was CVE-2022-0653 published?

CVE-2022-0653 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0653

CVE-2022-0653 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cozmoslabs Profile Builder 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cozmoslabs Profile Builder
Published: 2022-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Profile Builder – User Profile & User Registration Forms WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping and sanitization of the site_url parameter found in the ~/assets/misc/fallback-page.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts onto a pages that executes whenever a user clicks on a specially crafted link by an attacker. This affects versions up to and including 3.6.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0653?: The Profile Builder – User Profile & User Registration Forms WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping and sanitization of the site_url parameter found in the ~/assets/misc/fallback-page.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts onto a pages that executes whenever a user clicks on a specially crafted link by an attacker. This affects versions up to and including 3.6.1.
How severe is CVE-2022-0653?: CVE-2022-0653 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-2022-0653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0653?: CVE-2022-0653 affects Cozmoslabs Profile Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0653 published?: CVE-2022-0653 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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