CVE-2022-0706

Name: CVE-2022-0706
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-18T18:15:08.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0706 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Easy Digital Downloads WordPress plugin before 2.11.6 does not sanitise and escape the Downloadable File Name in the Logs, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Easy Digital Downloads WordPress plugin before 2.11.6 does not sanitise and escape the Downloadable File Name in the Logs, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

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

0.64%

45.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Awesomemotive	Easy Digital Downloads	< 2.11.6

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2697388Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/598d5c1b-7930-46a6-9a31-5e08a5f14907Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2697388Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/598d5c1b-7930-46a6-9a31-5e08a5f14907Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0706?

How severe is CVE-2022-0706?

CVE-2022-0706 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0706?

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-2022-0706?

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Source: NVD / NIST