CVE-2022-0471

Name: CVE-2022-0471
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T15:15:08.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0471 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator WordPress plugin before 1.3.23 does not properly sanitise and escape the json_result_url parameter before outputting it back in the Favicon admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator WordPress plugin before 1.3.23 does not properly sanitise and escape the json_result_url parameter before outputting it back in the Favicon admin dashboard, 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

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Realfavicongenerator	Favicon By Realfavicongenerator	< 1.3.23

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2695862Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/499bfee4-b481-4276-b6ad-0eead6680f66Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2695862Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/499bfee4-b481-4276-b6ad-0eead6680f66Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0471?

How severe is CVE-2022-0471?

CVE-2022-0471 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0471?

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-2022-0471?

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Source: NVD / NIST