CVE-2022-3690

Name: CVE-2022-3690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-21T11:15:20.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3690 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Popup Maker WordPress plugin before 1.16.11 does not sanitise and escape some of its Popup options, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, which could be used against admins. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Popup Maker WordPress plugin before 1.16.11 does not sanitise and escape some of its Popup options, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, which could be used against admins

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

0.62%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Code-Atlantic	Popup Maker	< 1.16.11

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/725f6ae4-7ec5-4d7c-9533-c9b61b59cc2bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/725f6ae4-7ec5-4d7c-9533-c9b61b59cc2bExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3690?

How severe is CVE-2022-3690?

CVE-2022-3690 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3690?

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-2022-3690?

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Source: NVD / NIST