CVE-2022-2099

Name: CVE-2022-2099
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-17T11:15:08.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2099 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 6.6.0 is vulnerable to stored HTML injection due to lack of escaping and sanitizing in the payment gateway titles. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 6.6.0 is vulnerable to stored HTML injection due to lack of escaping and sanitizing in the payment gateway titles

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

0.56%

42.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Woocommerce	Woocommerce	< 6.6.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0316e5f3-3302-40e3-8ff4-be3423a3be7bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0316e5f3-3302-40e3-8ff4-be3423a3be7bExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2099?

The WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 6.6.0 is vulnerable to stored HTML injection due to lack of escaping and sanitizing in the payment gateway titles

How severe is CVE-2022-2099?

CVE-2022-2099 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2099?

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-2022-2099?

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Source: NVD / NIST