CVE-2022-0150

Name: CVE-2022-0150
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-28T09:15:08.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0150 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) WordPress plugin before 0.6.0.7 does not sanitise and escape the wahi parameter before outputting back its base64 decode value in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) WordPress plugin before 0.6.0.7 does not sanitise and escape the wahi parameter before outputting back its base64 decode value in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Accessibility Helper Project	Wp Accessibility Helper	< 0.6.0.7

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2661008Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7142a538-7c3d-4dd0-bd2c-cbd2efaf53c5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2661008Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7142a538-7c3d-4dd0-bd2c-cbd2efaf53c5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0150?

How severe is CVE-2022-0150?

CVE-2022-0150 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0150?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0150?

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Source: NVD / NIST