How severe is CVE-2022-2600?

CVE-2022-2600 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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-2022-2600 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2600?

CVE-2022-2600 affects Auto-hyperlink Urls Project Auto-hyperlink Urls. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2600?

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

When was CVE-2022-2600 published?

CVE-2022-2600 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2600

CVE-2022-2600 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Auto-hyperlink Urls Project Auto-hyperlink Urls with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-1022.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1022
Affected product: Auto-hyperlink Urls Project Auto-hyperlink Urls
Published: 2022-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Auto-hyperlink URLs WordPress plugin through 5.4.1 does not set rel="noopener noreferer" on generated links, which can lead to Tab Nabbing by giving the target site access to the source tab through the window.opener DOM object.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2600?: The Auto-hyperlink URLs WordPress plugin through 5.4.1 does not set rel="noopener noreferer" on generated links, which can lead to Tab Nabbing by giving the target site access to the source tab through the window.opener DOM object.
How severe is CVE-2022-2600?: CVE-2022-2600 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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-2022-2600 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2600?: CVE-2022-2600 affects Auto-hyperlink Urls Project Auto-hyperlink Urls. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2600?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2600 published?: CVE-2022-2600 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/01bbdefd-bdc3-43ef-9f35-6e7ebe786be2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:auto-hyperlink_urls_project:auto-hyperlink_urls:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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