CVE-2022-0864

Name: CVE-2022-0864
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-04T16:15:09.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 6.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0864 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.22.9 does not sanitise and escape the updraft_interval parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 6.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.22.9 does not sanitise and escape the updraft_interval parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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

6.39%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Updraftplus	Updraftplus	< 1.22.9

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166631/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7337543f-4c2c-4365-aebf-3423e9d2f872Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166631/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7337543f-4c2c-4365-aebf-3423e9d2f872Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0864?

How severe is CVE-2022-0864?

CVE-2022-0864 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0864?

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