CVE-2022-1541
CVE-2022-1541 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Richweb Video Slider 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Richweb Video Slider
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Video Slider WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not sanitize or escape some of its video settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1541?
- The Video Slider WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not sanitize or escape some of its video settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed
- How severe is CVE-2022-1541?
- CVE-2022-1541 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-2022-1541 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-2022-1541?
- CVE-2022-1541 affects Richweb Video Slider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1541?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-1541 published?
- CVE-2022-1541 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:richweb:video_slider:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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