How severe is CVE-2022-29444?

CVE-2022-29444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low.

Is CVE-2022-29444 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-2022-29444?

CVE-2022-29444 affects Cloudways Breeze. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29444?

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

When was CVE-2022-29444 published?

CVE-2022-29444 was published on 2022-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29444

CVE-2022-29444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cloudways Breeze with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cloudways Breeze
Published: 2022-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Plugin Settings Change leading to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cloudways Breeze plugin <= 2.0.2 on WordPress allows users with a subscriber or higher user role to execute any of the wp_ajax_* actions in the class Breeze_Configuration which includes the ability to change any of the plugin's settings including CDN setting which could be further used for XSS attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29444?: Plugin Settings Change leading to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cloudways Breeze plugin <= 2.0.2 on WordPress allows users with a subscriber or higher user role to execute any of the wp_ajax_* actions in the class Breeze_Configuration which includes the ability to change any of the plugin's settings including CDN setting which could be further used for XSS attack.
How severe is CVE-2022-29444?: CVE-2022-29444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low.
Is CVE-2022-29444 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-2022-29444?: CVE-2022-29444 affects Cloudways Breeze. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29444?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29444 published?: CVE-2022-29444 was published on 2022-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cloudways:breeze:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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