CVE-2022-0901

Name: CVE-2022-0901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-04T16:15:10.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 3.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0901 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ad Inserter Free and Pro WordPress plugins before 2.7.12 do not sanitise and escape the REQUEST_URI before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in browsers which do not encode characters. EPSS estimates a 3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ad Inserter Free and Pro WordPress plugins before 2.7.12 do not sanitise and escape the REQUEST_URI before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in browsers which do not encode characters

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

3.56%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ad Inserter Project	Ad Inserter	< 2.7.12

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166626/WordPress-Ad-Inserter-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/85582b4f-a40a-4394-9834-0c88c5dc57baExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166626/WordPress-Ad-Inserter-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/85582b4f-a40a-4394-9834-0c88c5dc57baExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0901?

How severe is CVE-2022-0901?

CVE-2022-0901 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0901?

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-2022-0901?

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Source: NVD / NIST