CVE-2022-0205

Name: CVE-2022-0205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-07T09:15:08.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0205 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The YOP Poll WordPress plugin before 6.3.5 does not sanitise and escape some of the settings (available to users with a role as low as author) before outputting them, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The YOP Poll WordPress plugin before 6.3.5 does not sanitise and escape some of the settings (available to users with a role as low as author) before outputting them, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

43.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yop-Poll	Yop-Poll	< 6.3.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/446de364-720e-41ec-b80e-7678c8f4ad80Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/446de364-720e-41ec-b80e-7678c8f4ad80Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0205?

How severe is CVE-2022-0205?

CVE-2022-0205 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0205?

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-2022-0205?

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Source: NVD / NIST