CVE-2022-3922
CVE-2022-3922 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Managewp Broken Link Checker 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% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Managewp Broken Link Checker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Broken Link Checker WordPress plugin before 1.11.20 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3922?
- The Broken Link Checker WordPress plugin before 1.11.20 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
- How severe is CVE-2022-3922?
- CVE-2022-3922 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-2022-3922 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-3922?
- CVE-2022-3922 affects Managewp Broken Link Checker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-3922?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-3922 published?
- CVE-2022-3922 was published on 2022-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:managewp:broken_link_checker:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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