CVE-2022-4669

Name: CVE-2022-4669
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-21T09:15:10.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4669 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Page Builder: Live Composer WordPress plugin before 1.5.23 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Page Builder: Live Composer WordPress plugin before 1.5.23 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above 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

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blueastral	Page Builder\	< 1.5.23

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79f011e4-3422-4307-8736-f27048796aaeThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79f011e4-3422-4307-8736-f27048796aaeThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4669?

How severe is CVE-2022-4669?

CVE-2022-4669 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4669?

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-2022-4669?

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Source: NVD / NIST