CVE-2022-0750

Name: CVE-2022-0750
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-23T20:15:10.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 4.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0750 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Photoswipe Masonry Gallery WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping and sanitization of the thumbnail_width, thumbnail_height, max_image_width, and max_image_height parameters found in the ~/photoswipe-masonry.php file which allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into galleries created by the plugin and on the PhotoSwipe Options page. This affects versions up to and including 1.2.14.. EPSS estimates a 4.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Photoswipe Masonry Gallery WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping and sanitization of the thumbnail_width, thumbnail_height, max_image_width, and max_image_height parameters found in the ~/photoswipe-masonry.php file which allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into galleries created by the plugin and on the PhotoSwipe Options page. This affects versions up to and including 1.2.14.

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

4.36%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thriveweb	Photoswipe Masonry Gallery	< 1.2.15

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/photoswipe-masonry/Product
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/02/stored-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-patched-in-a-wordpress-photo-gallery-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/64624d4c-3ffb-4516-a938-0accde24c79f?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/photoswipe-masonry/Product
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/02/stored-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-patched-in-a-wordpress-photo-gallery-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/64624d4c-3ffb-4516-a938-0accde24c79f?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0750?

How severe is CVE-2022-0750?

CVE-2022-0750 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0750?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST