CVE-2022-37335

Name: CVE-2022-37335
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-09T15:15:13.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37335 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated (author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WHA's Word Search Puzzles game plugin <= 2.0.1 at WordPress.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authenticated (author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WHA's Word Search Puzzles game plugin <= 2.0.1 at WordPress.

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

0.44%

34.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webhelpagency	Word Search Puzzles	<= 2.0.1

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wha-wordsearch/wordpress-word-search-puzzles-game-plugin-2-0-1-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability/_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wha-wordsearch/Product, Release Notes
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wha-wordsearch/wordpress-word-search-puzzles-game-plugin-2-0-1-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability/_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wha-wordsearch/Product, Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37335?

Authenticated (author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WHA's Word Search Puzzles game plugin <= 2.0.1 at WordPress.

How severe is CVE-2022-37335?

CVE-2022-37335 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37335?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST