CVE-2022-1758

Name: CVE-2022-1758
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-13T13:15:12.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1758 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Genki Pre-Publish Reminder WordPress plugin through 1.4.1 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and lead to Stored XSS as well as RCE when custom code is added via the plugin settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Genki Pre-Publish Reminder WordPress plugin through 1.4.1 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and lead to Stored XSS as well as RCE when custom code is added via the plugin settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Genki Pre-Publish Reminder Project	Genki Pre-Publish Reminder	<= 1.4.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/211816ce-d2bc-469b-9a8e-e0c2a5c4461bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/211816ce-d2bc-469b-9a8e-e0c2a5c4461bExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1758?

How severe is CVE-2022-1758?

CVE-2022-1758 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1758?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST