CVE-2022-1156

CVE-2022-1156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Books & Papers Project Books & Papers with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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

Description

The Books & Papers WordPress plugin through 0.20210223 does not escape its Custom DB prefix settings, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1156?
The Books & Papers WordPress plugin through 0.20210223 does not escape its Custom DB prefix settings, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed
How severe is CVE-2022-1156?
CVE-2022-1156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1156 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1156?
CVE-2022-1156 affects Books & Papers Project Books & Papers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1156?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1156 published?
CVE-2022-1156 was published on 2022-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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