CVE-2022-0232

Name: CVE-2022-0232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-18T17:15:10.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0232 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The User Registration, Login & Landing Pages WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping via the loader_text parameter found in the ~/includes/templates/landing-page.php file which allows attackers with administrative user access to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.2.7. This affects multi-site installations where unfiltered_html is disabled for administrators, and sites where unfiltered_html is disabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The User Registration, Login & Landing Pages WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping via the loader_text parameter found in the ~/includes/templates/landing-page.php file which allows attackers with administrative user access to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.2.7. This affects multi-site installations where unfiltered_html is disabled for administrators, and sites where unfiltered_html is disabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Metagauss	Leadmagic	<= 1.2.7

References

https://github.com/BigTiger2020/2022/blob/main/User%20Registration%20Xss.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-landing-pages-leadmagic/tags/1.2.6/includes/templates/landing-page.php#L35Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0232Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/BigTiger2020/2022/blob/main/User%20Registration%20Xss.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-landing-pages-leadmagic/tags/1.2.6/includes/templates/landing-page.php#L35Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0232Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0232?

How severe is CVE-2022-0232?

CVE-2022-0232 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0232?

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-2022-0232?

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Source: NVD / NIST