How severe is CVE-2022-4655?

CVE-2022-4655 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-2022-4655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4655?

CVE-2022-4655 affects Welcart Welcart E-commerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4655?

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

When was CVE-2022-4655 published?

CVE-2022-4655 was published on 2023-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4655

CVE-2022-4655 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Welcart Welcart E-commerce 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: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Welcart Welcart E-commerce
Published: 2023-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.9 does not validate and escapes one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as a contributor to perform a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4655?: The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.9 does not validate and escapes one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as a contributor to perform a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.
How severe is CVE-2022-4655?: CVE-2022-4655 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-2022-4655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4655?: CVE-2022-4655 affects Welcart Welcart E-commerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4655?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4655 published?: CVE-2022-4655 was published on 2023-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a1c70c80-e952-4cc7-aca0-c2dde3fa08a9

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:welcart:welcart_e-commerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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