CVE-2022-1597

Name: CVE-2022-1597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-08T10:15:09.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1597 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.4, used as a companion for the Discy and Himer , does not sanitise and escape a parameter on its reset password form which makes it possible to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WPQA Builder WordPress plugin before 5.4, used as a companion for the Discy and Himer , does not sanitise and escape a parameter on its reset password form which makes it possible 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

2.91%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
2code	Wpqa Builder	< 5.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/faff9484-9fc7-4300-bdad-9cd8a30a9a4eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/faff9484-9fc7-4300-bdad-9cd8a30a9a4eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1597?

How severe is CVE-2022-1597?

CVE-2022-1597 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1597?

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-2022-1597?

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Source: NVD / NIST