CVE-2022-2278
CVE-2022-2278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fifu Featured Image From Url 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)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Fifu Featured Image From Url
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Featured Image from URL (FIFU) WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not validate, sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2278?
- The Featured Image from URL (FIFU) WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not validate, sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
- How severe is CVE-2022-2278?
- CVE-2022-2278 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-2022-2278 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-2278?
- CVE-2022-2278 affects Fifu Featured Image From Url. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-2278?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-2278 published?
- CVE-2022-2278 was published on 2022-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fifu:featured_image_from_url:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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