CVE-2022-3237

Name: CVE-2022-3237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-31T16:15:10.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3237 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Contact Slider WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not sanitize and escape 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 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Contact Slider WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not sanitize and escape 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

0.53%

40.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpexperts	Wp Contact Slider	< 2.4.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cd2fd6cd-a839-4de8-af28-b5134873c40eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cd2fd6cd-a839-4de8-af28-b5134873c40eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3237?

How severe is CVE-2022-3237?

CVE-2022-3237 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3237?

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-2022-3237?

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Source: NVD / NIST