How severe is CVE-2022-29422?

CVE-2022-29422 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 none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-29422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29422?

CVE-2022-29422 affects Edmonsoft Countdown Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29422?

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

When was CVE-2022-29422 published?

CVE-2022-29422 was published on 2022-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29422

CVE-2022-29422 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Edmonsoft Countdown Builder 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% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Edmonsoft Countdown Builder
Published: 2022-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple Authenticated (admin+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Adam Skaat's Countdown & Clock plugin <= 2.3.2 at WordPress via &ycd-countdown-width, &ycd-progress-height, &ycd-progress-width, &ycd-button-margin-top, &ycd-button-margin-right, &ycd-button-margin-bottom, &ycd-button-margin-left, &ycd-circle-countdown-before-countdown, &ycd-circle-countdown-after-countdown vulnerable parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29422?: Multiple Authenticated (admin+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Adam Skaat's Countdown & Clock plugin <= 2.3.2 at WordPress via &ycd-countdown-width, &ycd-progress-height, &ycd-progress-width, &ycd-button-margin-top, &ycd-button-margin-right, &ycd-button-margin-bottom, &ycd-button-margin-left, &ycd-circle-countdown-before-countdown, &ycd-circle-countdown-after-countdown vulnerable parameters.
How severe is CVE-2022-29422?: CVE-2022-29422 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 none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-29422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29422?: CVE-2022-29422 affects Edmonsoft Countdown Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29422?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29422 published?: CVE-2022-29422 was published on 2022-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:edmonsoft:countdown_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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