How severe is CVE-2022-23980?

CVE-2022-23980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, 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-2022-23980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23980?

CVE-2022-23980 affects Yet Another Stars Rating Project Yet Another Stars Rating. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23980?

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

When was CVE-2022-23980 published?

CVE-2022-23980 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23980

CVE-2022-23980 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yet Another Stars Rating Project Yet Another Stars Rating with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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 4.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Yet Another Stars Rating Project Yet Another Stars Rating
Published: 2022-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Yasr – Yet Another Stars Rating WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.9.9), vulnerable at parameter 'source'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23980?: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Yasr – Yet Another Stars Rating WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.9.9), vulnerable at parameter 'source'.
How severe is CVE-2022-23980?: CVE-2022-23980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, 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-2022-23980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23980?: CVE-2022-23980 affects Yet Another Stars Rating Project Yet Another Stars Rating. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23980 published?: CVE-2022-23980 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yet_another_stars_rating_project:yet_another_stars_rating:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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