CVE-2022-29422

Name: CVE-2022-29422
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-06T18:15:10.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29422 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple Authenticated (admin+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Adam Skaat's Countdown & Clock plugin <= 2.3.2 at WordPress via &ycd-countdown-width, &ycd-progress-height, &ycd-progress-width, &ycd-button-margin-top, &ycd-button-margin-right, &ycd-button-margin-bottom, &ycd-button-margin-left, &ycd-circle-countdown-before-countdown, &ycd-circle-countdown-after-countdown vulnerable parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple Authenticated (admin+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Adam Skaat's Countdown & Clock plugin <= 2.3.2 at WordPress via &ycd-countdown-width, &ycd-progress-height, &ycd-progress-width, &ycd-button-margin-top, &ycd-button-margin-right, &ycd-button-margin-bottom, &ycd-button-margin-left, &ycd-circle-countdown-before-countdown, &ycd-circle-countdown-after-countdown vulnerable parameters.

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

0.52%

40.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Edmonsoft	Countdown Builder	<= 2.3.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/countdown-builder/wordpress-countdown-clock-plugin-2-3-0-multiple-authenticated-persistent-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/countdown-builder/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/countdown-builder/wordpress-countdown-clock-plugin-2-3-0-multiple-authenticated-persistent-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/countdown-builder/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29422?

How severe is CVE-2022-29422?

CVE-2022-29422 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29422?

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