CVE-2022-1217

Name: CVE-2022-1217
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-16T15:15:09.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1217 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Custom TinyMCE Shortcode Button WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not sanitise and escape the PHP_SELF variable before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Custom TinyMCE Shortcode Button WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not sanitise and escape the PHP_SELF variable before outputting it back in an attribute in an admin page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.

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

0.76%

50.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Custom Tinymce Shortcode Button Project	Custom Tinymce Shortcode Button	<= 1.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15875f52-7a49-44c7-8a36-b49ddf37c20cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15875f52-7a49-44c7-8a36-b49ddf37c20cExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1217?

How severe is CVE-2022-1217?

CVE-2022-1217 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1217?

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-2022-1217?

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Source: NVD / NIST