CVE-2022-1436

Name: CVE-2022-1436
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-16T15:15:09.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1436 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WPCargo Track & Trace WordPress plugin before 6.9.5 does not sanitise and escape the wpcargo_tracking_number parameter before outputting it back in the page, which could allow attackers to perform reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WPCargo Track & Trace WordPress plugin before 6.9.5 does not sanitise and escape the wpcargo_tracking_number parameter before outputting it back in the page, which could allow attackers to perform reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

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
Wptaskforce	Track \& Trace	< 6.9.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d5c6f894-6ad1-46f4-bd77-17ad9234cfc3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d5c6f894-6ad1-46f4-bd77-17ad9234cfc3Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1436?

How severe is CVE-2022-1436?

CVE-2022-1436 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-2022-1436?

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-2022-1436?

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Source: NVD / NIST