How severe is CVE-2022-25617?

CVE-2022-25617 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-2022-25617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25617?

CVE-2022-25617 affects Codesnippets Code Snippets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25617?

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

When was CVE-2022-25617 published?

CVE-2022-25617 was published on 2022-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25617

CVE-2022-25617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Codesnippets Code Snippets 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% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Codesnippets Code Snippets
Published: 2022-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Code Snippets plugin <= 2.14.3 at WordPress via &orderby vulnerable parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25617?: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Code Snippets plugin <= 2.14.3 at WordPress via &orderby vulnerable parameter.
How severe is CVE-2022-25617?: CVE-2022-25617 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-2022-25617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25617?: CVE-2022-25617 affects Codesnippets Code Snippets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25617?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-25617 published?: CVE-2022-25617 was published on 2022-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codesnippets:code_snippets:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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