CVE-2022-0450

Name: CVE-2022-0450
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-28T18:15:08.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0450 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Menu Image, Icons made easy WordPress plugin before 3.0.6 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when saving menu settings, and does not validate, sanitise and escape them. As a result, any authenticate users, such as subscriber can update the settings or arbitrary menu and put Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them which will be triggered in the related menu in the frontend. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Menu Image, Icons made easy WordPress plugin before 3.0.6 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when saving menu settings, and does not validate, sanitise and escape them. As a result, any authenticate users, such as subscriber can update the settings or arbitrary menu and put Cross-Site Scripting payloads in them which will be triggered in the related menu in the frontend

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

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freshlightlab	Menu Image\, Icons Made Easy	< 3.0.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/612f9273-acc8-4be6-b372-33f1e687f54aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/612f9273-acc8-4be6-b372-33f1e687f54aExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0450?

How severe is CVE-2022-0450?

CVE-2022-0450 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-2022-0450?

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-2022-0450?

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Source: NVD / NIST