CVE-2022-3440

Name: CVE-2022-3440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-31T16:15:11.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3440 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Rock Convert WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 does not sanitise and escape an URL before outputting it back in an attribute when a specific widget is present on a page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Rock Convert WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 does not sanitise and escape an URL before outputting it back in an attribute when a specific widget is present on a page, leading to a 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

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockcontent	Rock Convert	< 2.11.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e39fcf30-1e69-4399-854c-4c5b6ccc22a2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e39fcf30-1e69-4399-854c-4c5b6ccc22a2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3440?

How severe is CVE-2022-3440?

CVE-2022-3440 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3440?

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-2022-3440?

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Source: NVD / NIST