How severe is CVE-2022-1582?

CVE-2022-1582 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-2022-1582 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1582?

CVE-2022-1582 affects Webfactoryltd External Links In New Window / New Tab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1582?

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

When was CVE-2022-1582 published?

CVE-2022-1582 was published on 2022-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1582

CVE-2022-1582 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webfactoryltd External Links In New Window / New Tab 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% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Webfactoryltd External Links In New Window / New Tab
Published: 2022-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not properly escape URLs it concatenates to onclick event handlers, which makes Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1582?: The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not properly escape URLs it concatenates to onclick event handlers, which makes Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks possible.
How severe is CVE-2022-1582?: CVE-2022-1582 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-2022-1582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1582?: CVE-2022-1582 affects Webfactoryltd External Links In New Window / New Tab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1582 published?: CVE-2022-1582 was published on 2022-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cbb75383-4351-4488-aaca-ddb0f6f120cd

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webfactoryltd:external_links_in_new_window_\/_new_tab:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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