How severe is CVE-2022-36282?

CVE-2022-36282 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-2022-36282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36282?

CVE-2022-36282 affects Search Exclude Project Search Exclude. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36282?

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

When was CVE-2022-36282 published?

CVE-2022-36282 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36282

CVE-2022-36282 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Search Exclude Project Search Exclude 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: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Search Exclude Project Search Exclude
Published: 2022-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated (editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Roman Pronskiy's Search Exclude plugin <= 1.2.6 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36282?: Authenticated (editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Roman Pronskiy's Search Exclude plugin <= 1.2.6 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-36282?: CVE-2022-36282 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-2022-36282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36282?: CVE-2022-36282 affects Search Exclude Project Search Exclude. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36282 published?: CVE-2022-36282 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:search_exclude_project:search_exclude:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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