How severe is CVE-2022-4005?

CVE-2022-4005 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-2022-4005 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-2022-4005?

CVE-2022-4005 affects Donation Button Project Donation Button. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4005?

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

When was CVE-2022-4005 published?

CVE-2022-4005 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4005

CVE-2022-4005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Donation Button Project Donation Button 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Donation Button Project Donation Button
Published: 2022-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Donation Button WordPress plugin through 4.0.0 does not sanitize and escapes some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4005?: The Donation Button WordPress plugin through 4.0.0 does not sanitize and escapes some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2022-4005?: CVE-2022-4005 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-2022-4005 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-2022-4005?: CVE-2022-4005 affects Donation Button Project Donation Button. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4005 published?: CVE-2022-4005 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/61d5c9b8-5c21-4ab5-b31c-e13ca19ea25c

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:donation_button_project:donation_button:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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