CVE-2022-4649

CVE-2022-4649 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp Extended Search Project Wp Extended Search 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

Description

The WP Extended Search WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4649?
The WP Extended Search WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.
How severe is CVE-2022-4649?
CVE-2022-4649 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-2022-4649 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-2022-4649?
CVE-2022-4649 affects Wp Extended Search Project Wp Extended Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4649?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4649 published?
CVE-2022-4649 was published on 2023-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)