CVE-2022-1772
CVE-2022-1772 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Places Reviews Project Google Places Reviews 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: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Google Places Reviews Project Google Places Reviews
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, which is reflected on the site's administration panel. A malicious administrator could abuse this bug, in a multisite WordPress configuration, to trick super-administrators into viewing the booby-trapped payload and taking over their account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1772?
- The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, which is reflected on the site's administration panel. A malicious administrator could abuse this bug, in a multisite WordPress configuration, to trick super-administrators into viewing the booby-trapped payload and taking over their account.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1772?
- CVE-2022-1772 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-2022-1772 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1772?
- CVE-2022-1772 affects Google Places Reviews Project Google Places Reviews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1772?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-1772 published?
- CVE-2022-1772 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google_places_reviews_project:google_places_reviews:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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