How severe is CVE-2022-27845?

CVE-2022-27845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27845?

CVE-2022-27845 affects Plausible Plausible Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27845?

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

When was CVE-2022-27845 published?

CVE-2022-27845 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27845

CVE-2022-27845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plausible Plausible Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Plausible Plausible Analytics
Published: 2022-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated (admin or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in PlausibleHQ Plausible Analytics (WordPress plugin) <= 1.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27845?: Authenticated (admin or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in PlausibleHQ Plausible Analytics (WordPress plugin) <= 1.2.2
How severe is CVE-2022-27845?: CVE-2022-27845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27845?: CVE-2022-27845 affects Plausible Plausible Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27845?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27845 published?: CVE-2022-27845 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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