CVE-2022-3847

Name: CVE-2022-3847
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-28T14:15:17.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3847 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Showing URL in QR Code WordPress plugin through 0.0.1 does not have CSRF check when updating its settings, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin or editor add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Showing URL in QR Code WordPress plugin through 0.0.1 does not have CSRF check when updating its settings, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin or editor add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack

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

0.27%

18.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Showing Url In Qr Code Project	Showing Url In Qr Code	0.0.1

References

https://bulletin.iese.de/post/get-site-to-phone-by-qr-code_0-0-1/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a70ad549-2e09-44fb-b894-4271ad4a84f6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bulletin.iese.de/post/get-site-to-phone-by-qr-code_0-0-1/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a70ad549-2e09-44fb-b894-4271ad4a84f6Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3847?

How severe is CVE-2022-3847?

CVE-2022-3847 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3847?

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-2022-3847?

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Source: NVD / NIST