How severe is CVE-2022-2538?

CVE-2022-2538 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-2022-2538 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-2022-2538?

CVE-2022-2538 affects Nsp-code Wp Hide & Security Enhancer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2538?

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

When was CVE-2022-2538 published?

CVE-2022-2538 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2538

CVE-2022-2538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nsp-code Wp Hide & Security Enhancer 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Nsp-code Wp Hide & Security Enhancer
Published: 2022-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Hide & Security Enhancer WordPress plugin before 1.8 does not escape a parameter before outputting it back in an attribute of a backend page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2538?: The WP Hide & Security Enhancer WordPress plugin before 1.8 does not escape a parameter before outputting it back in an attribute of a backend page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2022-2538?: CVE-2022-2538 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-2022-2538 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-2022-2538?: CVE-2022-2538 affects Nsp-code Wp Hide & Security Enhancer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2538 published?: CVE-2022-2538 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/afa1e159-30bc-42d2-b3f8-8c868b113d3e

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nsp-code:wp_hide_\&_security_enhancer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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