CVE-2022-2600

Name: CVE-2022-2600
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-22T15:15:15.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2600 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Auto-hyperlink URLs WordPress plugin through 5.4.1 does not set rel="noopener noreferer" on generated links, which can lead to Tab Nabbing by giving the target site access to the source tab through the window.opener DOM object.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Auto-hyperlink URLs WordPress plugin through 5.4.1 does not set rel="noopener noreferer" on generated links, which can lead to Tab Nabbing by giving the target site access to the source tab through the window.opener DOM object.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1022

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Auto-Hyperlink Urls Project	Auto-Hyperlink Urls	<= 5.4.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/01bbdefd-bdc3-43ef-9f35-6e7ebe786be2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/01bbdefd-bdc3-43ef-9f35-6e7ebe786be2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2600?

How severe is CVE-2022-2600?

CVE-2022-2600 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2600?

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