CVE-2022-0422

Name: CVE-2022-0422
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-07T09:15:09.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 8.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0422 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The White Label CMS WordPress plugin before 2.2.9 does not sanitise and validate the wlcms[_login_custom_js] parameter before outputting it back in the response while previewing, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 8.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The White Label CMS WordPress plugin before 2.2.9 does not sanitise and validate the wlcms[_login_custom_js] parameter before outputting it back in the response while previewing, 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

8.12%

94.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Videousermanuals	White Label Cms	< 2.2.9

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2672615Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/429be4eb-8a6b-4531-9465-9ef0d35c12ccExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2672615Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/429be4eb-8a6b-4531-9465-9ef0d35c12ccExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0422?

How severe is CVE-2022-0422?

CVE-2022-0422 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0422?

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-2022-0422?

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Source: NVD / NIST