CVE-2022-0271

Name: CVE-2022-0271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T15:15:08.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0271 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.1.6 does not sanitise and escape the lp-dismiss-notice before outputting it back via the lp_background_single_email AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LearnPress WordPress plugin before 4.1.6 does not sanitise and escape the lp-dismiss-notice before outputting it back via the lp_background_single_email AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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

2.21%

80.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thimpress	Learnpress	< 4.1.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad07d9cd-8a75-4f7c-bbbe-3b6b89b699f2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad07d9cd-8a75-4f7c-bbbe-3b6b89b699f2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0271?

How severe is CVE-2022-0271?

CVE-2022-0271 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0271?

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-2022-0271?

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Source: NVD / NIST