CVE-2022-2167

CVE-2022-2167 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tagdiv Newspaper 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

Description

The Newspaper WordPress theme before 12 does not sanitise a parameter before outputting it back in an HTML attribute via an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2167?
The Newspaper WordPress theme before 12 does not sanitise a parameter before outputting it back in an HTML attribute via an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2022-2167?
CVE-2022-2167 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-2022-2167 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2167?
CVE-2022-2167 affects Tagdiv Newspaper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2167?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2167 published?
CVE-2022-2167 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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