How severe is CVE-2022-4714?

CVE-2022-4714 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-2022-4714 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-2022-4714?

CVE-2022-4714 affects Wppool Wp Dark Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4714?

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

When was CVE-2022-4714 published?

CVE-2022-4714 was published on 2023-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4714

CVE-2022-4714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wppool Wp Dark Mode 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: Wppool Wp Dark Mode
Published: 2023-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Dark Mode WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 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-2022-4714?: The WP Dark Mode WordPress plugin before 4.0.0 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-2022-4714?: CVE-2022-4714 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-2022-4714 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-2022-4714?: CVE-2022-4714 affects Wppool Wp Dark Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4714?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4714 published?: CVE-2022-4714 was published on 2023-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/61b475f1-bbfb-4450-a3b2-b8caf5df2340

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wppool:wp_dark_mode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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