CVE-2022-2983

Name: CVE-2022-2983
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-28T14:15:11.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2983 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Salat Times WordPress plugin before 3.2.2 does not sanitize and escapes its settings, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Salat Times WordPress plugin before 3.2.2 does not sanitize and escapes its settings, allowing high-privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

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

0.50%

39.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Salat Times Project	Salat Times	< 3.2.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e2af8c7f-9bd4-4902-8df8-72ffb414fdbfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e2af8c7f-9bd4-4902-8df8-72ffb414fdbfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2983?

How severe is CVE-2022-2983?

CVE-2022-2983 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2983?

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-2022-2983?

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Source: NVD / NIST