CVE-2022-0230: The Better WordPress Google XML Sitemaps WordPress plugin through 1.4.1 does not sanitise and escape its logs

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0230?

bwp-google-xml-sitemaps: upgrade to newer than 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0230 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0230 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-2022-0230 affect?

CVE-2022-0230 affects bwp-google-xml-sitemaps. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Better WordPress Google XML Sitemaps WordPress plugin through 1.4.1 does not sanitise and escape its logs when outputting them in the admin dashboard, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0230?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-0230 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting bwp-google-xml-sitemaps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Better WordPress Google XML Sitemaps WordPress plugin through 1.4.1 does not sanitise and escape its logs when outputting them in the admin dashboard, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins

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	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: bwp-google-xml-sitemaps project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bwp-google-xml-sitemaps project bwp-google-xml-sitemaps UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bwp-google-xml-sitemaps || rpm -q bwp-google-xml-sitemaps || bwp-google-xml-sitemaps --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bwp-google-xml-sitemaps

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bwp-google-xml-sitemaps

Note

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

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-2022-0230?

bwp-google-xml-sitemaps: upgrade to newer than 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0230 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0230 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-2022-0230 affect?

CVE-2022-0230 affects bwp-google-xml-sitemaps. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Better WordPress Google XML Sitemaps WordPress plugin through 1.4.1 does not sanitise and escape its logs when outputting them in the admin dashboard, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack

How urgent is CVE-2022-0230?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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