How severe is CVE-2022-1187?

CVE-2022-1187 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-2022-1187 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1187?

CVE-2022-1187 affects Andrewrminion Wp Youtube Live. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1187?

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

When was CVE-2022-1187 published?

CVE-2022-1187 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1187

CVE-2022-1187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andrewrminion Wp Youtube Live 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Andrewrminion Wp Youtube Live
Published: 2022-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress WP YouTube Live Plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via POST data found in the ~/inc/admin.php file which allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in versions up to, and including, 1.7.21.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1187?: The WordPress WP YouTube Live Plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via POST data found in the ~/inc/admin.php file which allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in versions up to, and including, 1.7.21.
How severe is CVE-2022-1187?: CVE-2022-1187 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-2022-1187 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1187?: CVE-2022-1187 affects Andrewrminion Wp Youtube Live. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1187?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1187 published?: CVE-2022-1187 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:andrewrminion:wp_youtube_live:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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