CVE-2022-3578
CVE-2022-3578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metagauss Profilegrid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Metagauss Profilegrid
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.1.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3578?
- The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.1.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
- How severe is CVE-2022-3578?
- CVE-2022-3578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-3578 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-3578?
- CVE-2022-3578 affects Metagauss Profilegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-3578?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-3578 published?
- CVE-2022-3578 was published on 2022-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:metagauss:profilegrid:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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