CVE-2022-0201

Name: CVE-2022-0201
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-14T12:15:16.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 3.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0201 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 and Permalink Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 do not sanitise and escape query parameters before outputting them back in the debug page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 and Permalink Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 do not sanitise and escape query parameters before outputting them back in the debug 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

3.37%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Permalink Manager Lite Project	Permalink Manager Lite	< 2.2.15
Permalink Manager Project	Permalink Manager	< 2.2.15

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2656512Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f274b0d8-74bf-43de-9051-29ce36d78ad4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2656512Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f274b0d8-74bf-43de-9051-29ce36d78ad4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0201?

How severe is CVE-2022-0201?

CVE-2022-0201 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0201?

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-2022-0201?

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Source: NVD / NIST