CVE-2022-3062

Name: CVE-2022-3062
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-26T13:15:10.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 37.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3062 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple File List WordPress plugin before 4.4.12 does not escape parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 37.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Simple File List WordPress plugin before 4.4.12 does not escape parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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

37.41%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplefilelist	Simple-File-List	< 4.4.12

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e829bbe-1843-496d-a852-4150fa6d1f7aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e829bbe-1843-496d-a852-4150fa6d1f7aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3062?

The Simple File List WordPress plugin before 4.4.12 does not escape parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

How severe is CVE-2022-3062?

CVE-2022-3062 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 37.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3062?

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-2022-3062?

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Source: NVD / NIST