CVE-2022-2398

Name: CVE-2022-2398
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-08T14:15:09.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2398 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress Comments Fields WordPress plugin before 4.1 does not escape Field Error Message, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress Comments Fields WordPress plugin before 4.1 does not escape Field Error Message, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

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

0.49%

38.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Najeebmedia	Wordpress Comments Fields	< 4.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0a218789-9a78-49ca-b919-fa61d33d5672Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0a218789-9a78-49ca-b919-fa61d33d5672Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2398?

How severe is CVE-2022-2398?

CVE-2022-2398 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2398?

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-2022-2398?

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Source: NVD / NIST