How severe is CVE-2022-29424?

CVE-2022-29424 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-2022-29424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29424?

CVE-2022-29424 affects Oxilab Image Hover Effects Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29424?

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

When was CVE-2022-29424 published?

CVE-2022-29424 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29424

CVE-2022-29424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oxilab Image Hover Effects Ultimate 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: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Oxilab Image Hover Effects Ultimate
Published: 2022-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated (admin or higher user role) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Image Hover Effects Ultimate plugin <= 9.7.1 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29424?: Authenticated (admin or higher user role) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari's Image Hover Effects Ultimate plugin <= 9.7.1 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-29424?: CVE-2022-29424 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-2022-29424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29424?: CVE-2022-29424 affects Oxilab Image Hover Effects Ultimate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29424 published?: CVE-2022-29424 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oxilab:image_hover_effects_ultimate:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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