How severe is CVE-2022-1842?

CVE-2022-1842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1842?

CVE-2022-1842 affects Openbook Book Data Project Openbook Book Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1842?

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

When was CVE-2022-1842 published?

CVE-2022-1842 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1842

CVE-2022-1842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openbook Book Data Project Openbook Book Data with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Openbook Book Data Project Openbook Book Data
Published: 2022-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The OpenBook Book Data WordPress plugin through 3.5.2 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to the lack of sanitisation and escaping as well

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1842?: The OpenBook Book Data WordPress plugin through 3.5.2 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to the lack of sanitisation and escaping as well
How severe is CVE-2022-1842?: CVE-2022-1842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1842?: CVE-2022-1842 affects Openbook Book Data Project Openbook Book Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1842 published?: CVE-2022-1842 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/77aafeb9-af80-490a-b3d7-4fa973bab61c

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openbook_book_data_project:openbook_book_data:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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