CVE-2022-2170

Name: CVE-2022-2170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-01T13:15:10.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2170 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking (UET) WordPress plugin before 1.0.4 does not sanitise and escape its settings, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. Due to the nature of this plugin, well crafted XSS can also leak into the frontpage.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking (UET) WordPress plugin before 1.0.4 does not sanitise and escape its settings, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed. Due to the nature of this plugin, well crafted XSS can also leak into the frontpage.

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

1.05%

60.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking	< 1.0.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6eaef938-ce98-4d57-8a1d-fa9d1ae3d6edExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6eaef938-ce98-4d57-8a1d-fa9d1ae3d6edExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2170?

How severe is CVE-2022-2170?

CVE-2022-2170 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2170?

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-2022-2170?

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Source: NVD / NIST