How severe is CVE-2022-29442?

CVE-2022-29442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29442 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-2022-29442?

CVE-2022-29442 affects Private Messages Project Private Messages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29442?

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

When was CVE-2022-29442 published?

CVE-2022-29442 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29442

CVE-2022-29442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Private Messages Project Private Messages 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Private Messages Project Private Messages
Published: 2022-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated (subscriber or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Messages For WordPress <= 2.1.10 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29442?: Authenticated (subscriber or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Messages For WordPress <= 2.1.10 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-29442?: CVE-2022-29442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29442 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-2022-29442?: CVE-2022-29442 affects Private Messages Project Private Messages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29442 published?: CVE-2022-29442 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:private_messages_project:private_messages:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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