CVE-2022-4381

Name: CVE-2022-4381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-02T22:15:18.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4381 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Popup Maker WordPress plugin before 1.16.9 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Popup Maker WordPress plugin before 1.16.9 does not validate and escape one of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Code-Atlantic	Popup Maker	< 1.16.9

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8bf8ebe8-1063-492d-a0f9-2f824408d0dfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8bf8ebe8-1063-492d-a0f9-2f824408d0dfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4381?

How severe is CVE-2022-4381?

CVE-2022-4381 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4381?

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-2022-4381?

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Source: NVD / NIST