CVE-2022-1265

Name: CVE-2022-1265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-16T15:15:09.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1265 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The BulletProof Security WordPress plugin before 6.1 does not sanitize and escape some of its CAPTCHA settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The BulletProof Security WordPress plugin before 6.1 does not sanitize and escape some of its CAPTCHA settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html 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

0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ait-Pro	Bulletproof Security	< 6.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9b66819d-8479-4c0b-b206-7f7ff769f758Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9b66819d-8479-4c0b-b206-7f7ff769f758Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1265?

How severe is CVE-2022-1265?

CVE-2022-1265 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1265?

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-2022-1265?

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Source: NVD / NIST