How severe is CVE-2022-1597?

CVE-2022-1597 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-2022-1597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1597?

CVE-2022-1597 affects 2code Wpqa Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1597?

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

When was CVE-2022-1597 published?

CVE-2022-1597 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1597

CVE-2022-1597 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 2code Wpqa Builder 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: 2code Wpqa Builder
Published: 2022-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.4, used as a companion for the Discy and Himer , does not sanitise and escape a parameter on its reset password form which makes it possible to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1597?: The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.4, used as a companion for the Discy and Himer , does not sanitise and escape a parameter on its reset password form which makes it possible to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How severe is CVE-2022-1597?: CVE-2022-1597 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-2022-1597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1597?: CVE-2022-1597 affects 2code Wpqa Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1597?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1597 published?: CVE-2022-1597 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/faff9484-9fc7-4300-bdad-9cd8a30a9a4e

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:2code:wpqa_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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