How severe is CVE-2022-42460?

CVE-2022-42460 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low.

Is CVE-2022-42460 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42460?

CVE-2022-42460 affects Sedlex Traffic Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42460?

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

When was CVE-2022-42460 published?

CVE-2022-42460 was published on 2022-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42460

CVE-2022-42460 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sedlex Traffic Manager 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sedlex Traffic Manager
Published: 2022-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Broken Access Control vulnerability leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Traffic Manager plugin <= 1.4.5 on WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42460?: Broken Access Control vulnerability leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Traffic Manager plugin <= 1.4.5 on WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-42460?: CVE-2022-42460 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low.
Is CVE-2022-42460 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42460?: CVE-2022-42460 affects Sedlex Traffic Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42460?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42460 published?: CVE-2022-42460 was published on 2022-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sedlex:traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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