CVE-2022-1772

Name: CVE-2022-1772
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-13T13:15:12.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1772 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, which is reflected on the site's administration panel. A malicious administrator could abuse this bug, in a multisite WordPress configuration, to trick super-administrators into viewing the booby-trapped payload and taking over their account.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, which is reflected on the site's administration panel. A malicious administrator could abuse this bug, in a multisite WordPress configuration, to trick super-administrators into viewing the booby-trapped payload and taking over their account.

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

0.69%

48.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google Places Reviews Project	Google Places Reviews	< 2.0.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/02addade-d191-4e45-b7b5-2f3f673679abExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/02addade-d191-4e45-b7b5-2f3f673679abExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1772?

How severe is CVE-2022-1772?

CVE-2022-1772 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1772?

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