How severe is CVE-2022-38073?

CVE-2022-38073 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-2022-38073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38073?

CVE-2022-38073 affects Getawesomesupport Awesome Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38073?

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

When was CVE-2022-38073 published?

CVE-2022-38073 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38073

CVE-2022-38073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getawesomesupport Awesome Support 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Getawesomesupport Awesome Support
Published: 2022-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple Authenticated (custom specific plugin role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Awesome Support plugin <= 6.0.7 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38073?: Multiple Authenticated (custom specific plugin role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Awesome Support plugin <= 6.0.7 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-38073?: CVE-2022-38073 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-2022-38073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38073?: CVE-2022-38073 affects Getawesomesupport Awesome Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38073 published?: CVE-2022-38073 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getawesomesupport:awesome_support:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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