CVE-2022-25612

Name: CVE-2022-25612
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-25T19:15:10.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25612 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Simple Event Planner WordPress plugin <= 1.5.4 allows user with author or higher user rights inject the malicious code via vulnerable parameters: &custom[event_organiser], &custom[organiser_email], &custom[organiser_contact].. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Simple Event Planner WordPress plugin <= 1.5.4 allows user with author or higher user rights inject the malicious code via vulnerable parameters: &custom[event_organiser], &custom[organiser_email], &custom[organiser_contact].

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Presstigers	Simple Event Planner	<= 1.5.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simple-event-planner/wordpress-simple-event-planner-plugin-1-5-4-multiple-authenticated-persistent-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-event-planner/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simple-event-planner/wordpress-simple-event-planner-plugin-1-5-4-multiple-authenticated-persistent-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-event-planner/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25612?

How severe is CVE-2022-25612?

CVE-2022-25612 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25612?

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