CVE-2022-1559

Name: CVE-2022-1559
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-16T15:15:10.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1559 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Clipr WordPress plugin through 1.2.3 does not sanitise and escape its API Key settings before outputting it in an attribute, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Clipr WordPress plugin through 1.2.3 does not sanitise and escape its API Key settings before outputting it in an attribute, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue even when the unfiltered_html capability 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

0.95%

56.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Clipr	Clipr	<= 1.2.3

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166530/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/99059337-c3cd-4e91-9a03-df32a05b719cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166530/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/99059337-c3cd-4e91-9a03-df32a05b719cExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1559?

How severe is CVE-2022-1559?

CVE-2022-1559 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1559?

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-2022-1559?

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Source: NVD / NIST