CVE-2022-1005

Name: CVE-2022-1005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-08T10:15:09.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1005 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.2.2 does not sanitise the REQUEST_URI parameter before outputting it back in the rendered page, leading to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in web browsers which do not encode characters. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.2.2 does not sanitise the REQUEST_URI parameter before outputting it back in the rendered page, leading to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in web 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

0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veronalabs	Wp Statistics	< 13.2.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f37d1d55-10cc-4202-8d16-9ec2128f54f9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f37d1d55-10cc-4202-8d16-9ec2128f54f9Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1005?

How severe is CVE-2022-1005?

CVE-2022-1005 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1005?

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-2022-1005?

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Source: NVD / NIST