CVE-2022-1001

Name: CVE-2022-1001
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-18T18:15:08.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 4.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1001 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Downgrade WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 only perform client side validation of its "WordPress Target Version" settings, but does not sanitise and escape it server side, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 4.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Downgrade WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 only perform client side validation of its "WordPress Target Version" settings, but does not sanitise and escape it server side, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site 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

4.23%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Downgrade Project	Wp Downgrade	< 1.2.3

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2696091Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/34a7b3cd-e2b5-4891-ab33-af6a2a0eecebExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2696091Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/34a7b3cd-e2b5-4891-ab33-af6a2a0eecebExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1001?

How severe is CVE-2022-1001?

CVE-2022-1001 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1001?

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-2022-1001?

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Source: NVD / NIST