How severe is CVE-2022-4712?

CVE-2022-4712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4712 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-2022-4712?

CVE-2022-4712 affects Cerber Wp Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4712?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-4712 published?

CVE-2022-4712 was published on 2023-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4712

CVE-2022-4712 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cerber Wp Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cerber Wp Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan
Published: 2023-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via the log parameter when logging in to the site in versions up to, and including, 9.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4712?: The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via the log parameter when logging in to the site in versions up to, and including, 9.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2022-4712?: CVE-2022-4712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4712 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-2022-4712?: CVE-2022-4712 affects Cerber Wp Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-4712 published?: CVE-2022-4712 was published on 2023-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cerber:wp_cerber_security\,_anti-spam_\&_malware_scan:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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