CVE-2022-1241

Name: CVE-2022-1241
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-08T10:15:09.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1241 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.2 does not properly sanitise and escape several of the fields in the Edit Profile page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.2 does not properly sanitise and escape several of the fields in the Edit Profile page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues

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
2code	Ask Me	< 6.8.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3258393a-eafb-4356-994e-2ff8ce223c9bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3258393a-eafb-4356-994e-2ff8ce223c9bExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1241?

The Ask me WordPress theme before 6.8.2 does not properly sanitise and escape several of the fields in the Edit Profile page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues

How severe is CVE-2022-1241?

CVE-2022-1241 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-2022-1241?

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-2022-1241?

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Source: NVD / NIST