How severe is CVE-2022-2565?

CVE-2022-2565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2565?

CVE-2022-2565 affects Paymattic Simple Payment Donations & Subscriptions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2565?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-2565 published?

CVE-2022-2565 was published on 2022-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2565

CVE-2022-2565 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paymattic Simple Payment Donations & Subscriptions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Paymattic Simple Payment Donations & Subscriptions
Published: 2022-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Simple Payment Donations & Subscriptions WordPress plugin before 4.2.1 does not sanitise and escape user input given in its forms, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2565?: The Simple Payment Donations & Subscriptions WordPress plugin before 4.2.1 does not sanitise and escape user input given in its forms, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins
How severe is CVE-2022-2565?: CVE-2022-2565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2565?: CVE-2022-2565 affects Paymattic Simple Payment Donations & Subscriptions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2565?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-2565 published?: CVE-2022-2565 was published on 2022-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d89eff7d-a3e6-4876-aa0e-6d17e206af83

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paymattic:simple_payment_donations_\&_subscriptions:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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