CVE-2022-2565

Name: CVE-2022-2565
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-05T13:15:08.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2565 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple Payment Donations & Subscriptions WordPress plugin before 4.2.1 does not sanitise and escape user input given in its forms, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Simple Payment Donations & Subscriptions WordPress plugin before 4.2.1 does not sanitise and escape user input given in its forms, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paymattic	Simple Payment Donations \& Subscriptions	< 4.2.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d89eff7d-a3e6-4876-aa0e-6d17e206af83Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d89eff7d-a3e6-4876-aa0e-6d17e206af83Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2565?

How severe is CVE-2022-2565?

CVE-2022-2565 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2565?

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-2022-2565?

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Source: NVD / NIST