PatchTheCVECVE-2022-0626: The Advanced Admin Search WordPress plugin before 1.1.6 does not sanitize and escape some parameters before ou
CVE-2022-0626 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting advanced admin search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Advanced Admin Search WordPress plugin before 1.1.6 does not sanitize and escape some parameters before outputting them 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 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-06-13 |
| 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-2022-0626?
advanced admin search: upgrade to 1.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-0626 being exploited?
CVE-2022-0626 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-2022-0626 affect?
CVE-2022-0626 affects advanced admin search. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Advanced Admin Search WordPress plugin before 1.1.6 does not sanitize and escape some parameters before outputting them back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.
How urgent is CVE-2022-0626?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference