CVE-2022-4777

Name: CVE-2022-4777
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-21T09:15:11.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4777 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Bootstrap Shortcodes WordPress plugin through 3.4.0 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 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Bootstrap Shortcodes WordPress plugin through 3.4.0 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

0.47%

37.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bootstrap Shortcodes Project	Bootstrap Shortcodes	<= 3.4.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b4c53bef-e868-46f1-965d-720b5b9a931eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b4c53bef-e868-46f1-965d-720b5b9a931eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4777?

How severe is CVE-2022-4777?

CVE-2022-4777 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4777?

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-2022-4777?

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Source: NVD / NIST