How severe is CVE-2022-2409?

CVE-2022-2409 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-2022-2409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2409?

CVE-2022-2409 affects Rough Chart Project Rough Chart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2409?

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

When was CVE-2022-2409 published?

CVE-2022-2409 was published on 2022-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2409

CVE-2022-2409 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rough Chart Project Rough Chart 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: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Rough Chart Project Rough Chart
Published: 2022-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Rough Chart WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not properly escape chart data label, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2409?: The Rough Chart WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not properly escape chart data label, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
How severe is CVE-2022-2409?: CVE-2022-2409 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-2022-2409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2409?: CVE-2022-2409 affects Rough Chart Project Rough Chart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2409 published?: CVE-2022-2409 was published on 2022-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fbf474d1-4ac2-4ed2-943c-497a4d5e9cea

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rough_chart_project:rough_chart:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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