CVE-2022-0471: The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator WordPress plugin before 1.3.23 does not properly sanitise and escape the j

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0471?

favicon by realfavicongenerator: upgrade to 1.3.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0471 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0471 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-2022-0471 affect?

CVE-2022-0471 affects favicon by realfavicongenerator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator WordPress plugin before 1.3.23 does not properly sanitise and escape the json_result_url parameter before outputting it back in the Favicon admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting iss

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0471?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-0471 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting favicon by realfavicongenerator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator WordPress plugin before 1.3.23 does not properly sanitise and escape the json_result_url parameter before outputting it back in the Favicon admin dashboard, 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	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: realfavicongenerator

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-11 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

realfavicongenerator favicon by realfavicongenerator UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.23

Fixed in: 1.3.23

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy favicon-by-realfavicongenerator || rpm -q favicon-by-realfavicongenerator || favicon-by-realfavicongenerator --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade favicon-by-realfavicongenerator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade favicon-by-realfavicongenerator

Note

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

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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-2022-0471?

favicon by realfavicongenerator: upgrade to 1.3.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0471 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0471 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-2022-0471 affect?

CVE-2022-0471 affects favicon by realfavicongenerator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator WordPress plugin before 1.3.23 does not properly sanitise and escape the json_result_url parameter before outputting it back in the Favicon admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting iss

How urgent is CVE-2022-0471?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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