CVE-2022-25601
CVE-2022-25601 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plugin-planet Contact Form X 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% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Plugin-planet Contact Form X
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting parameter &tab discovered in Contact Form X WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.4).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25601?
- Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting parameter &tab discovered in Contact Form X WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.4).
- How severe is CVE-2022-25601?
- CVE-2022-25601 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-2022-25601 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-25601?
- CVE-2022-25601 primarily affects Plugin-planet Contact Form X. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-25601?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-25601 published?
- CVE-2022-25601 was published on 2022-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7CR6VGITIB2TXXZ6B5QRRWPU5S4BXQPD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IJX6NVXSRN3RX3YUVEJQ4WUTQSDL3DSR/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PZQCIZQI267YHVYSFB3CRKNK3F4ASPLK/
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/contact-form-x/wordpress-contact-form-x-plugin-2-4-authenticated-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-x/#developers
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:plugin-planet:contact_form_x:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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