CVE-2022-2071
CVE-2022-2071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Name Directory Project Name Directory 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-352.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Name Directory Project Name Directory
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Name Directory WordPress plugin before 1.25.4 does not have CSRF check when importing names, and is also lacking sanitisation as well as escaping in some of the imported data, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin import arbitrary names with XSS payloads in them.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2071?
- The Name Directory WordPress plugin before 1.25.4 does not have CSRF check when importing names, and is also lacking sanitisation as well as escaping in some of the imported data, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin import arbitrary names with XSS payloads in them.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2071?
- CVE-2022-2071 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-2022-2071 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-2071?
- CVE-2022-2071 affects Name Directory Project Name Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-2071?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-2071 published?
- CVE-2022-2071 was published on 2022-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:name_directory_project:name_directory:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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