How severe is CVE-2022-29436?

CVE-2022-29436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29436?

CVE-2022-29436 affects Code Snippets Extended Project Code Snippets Extended. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29436?

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

When was CVE-2022-29436 published?

CVE-2022-29436 was published on 2022-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29436

CVE-2022-29436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Code Snippets Extended Project Code Snippets Extended with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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 4.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Code Snippets Extended Project Code Snippets Extended
Published: 2022-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alexander Stokmann's Code Snippets Extended plugin <= 1.4.7 on WordPress via Cross-Site Request Forgery (vulnerable parameters &title, &snippet_code).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29436?: Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alexander Stokmann's Code Snippets Extended plugin <= 1.4.7 on WordPress via Cross-Site Request Forgery (vulnerable parameters &title, &snippet_code).
How severe is CVE-2022-29436?: CVE-2022-29436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29436?: CVE-2022-29436 affects Code Snippets Extended Project Code Snippets Extended. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29436 published?: CVE-2022-29436 was published on 2022-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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