How severe is CVE-2022-2040?

CVE-2022-2040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2040?

CVE-2022-2040 affects Brizy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2040?

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

When was CVE-2022-2040 published?

CVE-2022-2040 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2040

CVE-2022-2040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brizy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Brizy
Published: 2022-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Brizy WordPress plugin before 2.4.2 does not sanitise and escape some element URL, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2040?: The Brizy WordPress plugin before 2.4.2 does not sanitise and escape some element URL, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How severe is CVE-2022-2040?: CVE-2022-2040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2040?: CVE-2022-2040 affects Brizy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2040 published?: CVE-2022-2040 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brizy:brizy:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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