CVE-2022-0840

Name: CVE-2022-0840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T15:15:08.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0840 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Easy Social Icons WordPress plugin before 3.2.1 does not properly escape the image_file field when adding a new social icon, allowing high privileged users to inject arbitrary javascript even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Easy Social Icons WordPress plugin before 3.2.1 does not properly escape the image_file field when adding a new social icon, allowing high privileged users to inject arbitrary javascript 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

0.58%

43.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cybernetikz	Easy Social Icons	< 3.2.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9da884a9-b4dd-4de0-9afa-722f772cf2dfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9da884a9-b4dd-4de0-9afa-722f772cf2dfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0840?

How severe is CVE-2022-0840?

CVE-2022-0840 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0840?

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