CVE-2022-4699
CVE-2022-4699 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediaelementjs Mediaelement.js 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Mediaelementjs Mediaelement.js
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The MediaElement.js WordPress plugin through 4.2.8 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high-privilege users such as admins.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4699?
- The MediaElement.js WordPress plugin through 4.2.8 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high-privilege users such as admins.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4699?
- CVE-2022-4699 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-2022-4699 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-2022-4699?
- CVE-2022-4699 affects Mediaelementjs Mediaelement.js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-4699?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-4699 published?
- CVE-2022-4699 was published on 2023-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mediaelementjs:mediaelement.js:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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