CVE-2022-0201: The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 and Permalink Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 2.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0201?

permalink manager lite: upgrade to 2.2.15; permalink manager: upgrade to 2.2.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0201 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0201 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-0201 affect?

CVE-2022-0201 affects permalink manager lite, permalink manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 and Permalink Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 do not sanitise and escape query parameters before outputting them back in the debug page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0201?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-0201 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting permalink manager lite, permalink manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 and Permalink Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 do not sanitise and escape query parameters before outputting them back in the debug page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: permalink manager lite project · permalink manager project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-14 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

permalink manager lite project permalink manager lite UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.15

Fixed in: 2.2.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy permalink-manager-lite || rpm -q permalink-manager-lite || permalink-manager-lite --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade permalink-manager-lite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade permalink-manager-lite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

permalink manager project permalink manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.15

Fixed in: 2.2.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy permalink-manager || rpm -q permalink-manager || permalink-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade permalink-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade permalink-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Permalink Manager <2.2.15 - Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-0201?

permalink manager lite: upgrade to 2.2.15; permalink manager: upgrade to 2.2.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0201 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0201 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-0201 affect?

CVE-2022-0201 affects permalink manager lite, permalink manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 and Permalink Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 2.2.15 do not sanitise and escape query parameters before outputting them back in the debug page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site

How urgent is CVE-2022-0201?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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