CVE-2022-4011
CVE-2022-4011 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simple History Project Simple History with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-116.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-116
- Affected product: Simple History Project Simple History
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in Simple History Plugin. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument X-Forwarded-For leads to improper output neutralization for logs. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-213785 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4011?
- A vulnerability was found in Simple History Plugin. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument X-Forwarded-For leads to improper output neutralization for logs. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-213785 was assigned to this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4011?
- CVE-2022-4011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2022-4011 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-2022-4011?
- CVE-2022-4011 affects Simple History Project Simple History. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-4011?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-4011 published?
- CVE-2022-4011 was published on 2022-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/142cPciqIhNbfKhhxIwbrYFTegLvnwin_/view
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJXip8UG_ADbxtokPzAb61-lEg-xLebZ/view
- https://vuldb.com/?id.213785
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simple_history_project:simple_history:-:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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