CVE-2022-2173

Name: CVE-2022-2173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-17T11:15:09.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2173 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Advanced Database Cleaner WordPress plugin before 3.1.1 does not escape numerous generated URLs before outputting them back in href attributes of admin dashboard pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Advanced Database Cleaner WordPress plugin before 3.1.1 does not escape numerous generated URLs before outputting them back in href attributes of admin dashboard pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sigmaplugin	Advanced Database Cleaner	< 3.1.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/86bfe0cc-a579-43d6-a26b-6e06000251f6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/86bfe0cc-a579-43d6-a26b-6e06000251f6Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2173?

How severe is CVE-2022-2173?

CVE-2022-2173 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2173?

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-2022-2173?

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Source: NVD / NIST