CVE-2022-3408
CVE-2022-3408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redlettuce Wp Word Count 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)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Redlettuce Wp Word Count
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP Word Count WordPress plugin through 3.2.3 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3408?
- The WP Word Count WordPress plugin through 3.2.3 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.
- How severe is CVE-2022-3408?
- CVE-2022-3408 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-2022-3408 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-2022-3408?
- CVE-2022-3408 affects Redlettuce Wp Word Count. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-3408?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-3408 published?
- CVE-2022-3408 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:redlettuce:wp_word_count:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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