How severe is CVE-2022-1583?

CVE-2022-1583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1583 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1583?

CVE-2022-1583 affects Webfactoryltd External Links In New Window / New Tab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1583?

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

When was CVE-2022-1583 published?

CVE-2022-1583 was published on 2022-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1583

CVE-2022-1583 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webfactoryltd External Links In New Window / New Tab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-1022.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1022
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 ensure window.opener is set to "null" when links to external sites are clicked, which may enable tabnabbing attacks to occur.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1583?: The External Links in New Window / New Tab WordPress plugin before 1.43 does not ensure window.opener is set to "null" when links to external sites are clicked, which may enable tabnabbing attacks to occur.
How severe is CVE-2022-1583?: CVE-2022-1583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1583 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1583?: CVE-2022-1583 affects Webfactoryltd External Links In New Window / New Tab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1583?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1583 published?: CVE-2022-1583 was published on 2022-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa9d727c-4d17-4220-b8cb-e6dec30361a9

Affected products (1)

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

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