CVE-2022-27231

Name: CVE-2022-27231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-13T05:15:11.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27231 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in WP Statistics versions prior to 13.2.0 because it improperly processes a platform parameter. By exploiting this vulnerability, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of the user who is logging in to the website using the product.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in WP Statistics versions prior to 13.2.0 because it improperly processes a platform parameter. By exploiting this vulnerability, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of the user who is logging in to the website using the product.

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

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veronalabs	Wp Statistics	< 13.2.0

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN15241647/index.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-statistics/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-statistics/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN15241647/index.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-statistics/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-statistics/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27231?

How severe is CVE-2022-27231?

CVE-2022-27231 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27231?

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-2022-27231?

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Source: NVD / NIST