CVE-2022-0737

Name: CVE-2022-0737
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-18T18:15:08.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0737 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Text Hover WordPress plugin before 4.2 does not sanitize and escape the text to hover, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Text Hover WordPress plugin before 4.2 does not sanitize and escape the text to hover, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even 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

0.79%

51.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Text Hover Project	Text Hover	< 4.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a5c9fa61-e6f1-4460-84fe-977a203bd4bcExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a5c9fa61-e6f1-4460-84fe-977a203bd4bcExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0737?

How severe is CVE-2022-0737?

CVE-2022-0737 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0737?

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-2022-0737?

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Source: NVD / NIST