PatchTheCVECVE-2022-0619: The Database Peek WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not sanitize and escape the match parameter before outputt
CVE-2022-0619 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting database peek. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Database Peek WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not sanitize and escape the match parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.
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 | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-03-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-0619?
database peek: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-0619 being exploited?
CVE-2022-0619 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-2022-0619 affect?
CVE-2022-0619 affects database peek. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Database Peek WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not sanitize and escape the match parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.
How urgent is CVE-2022-0619?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference