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CVE-2022-0674: The Kunze Law WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not escape its 'E-Mail Error "From" Address' settings, allowing

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MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-0674 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting kunze law. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Kunze Law WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not escape its 'E-Mail Error "From" Address' settings, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.8 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2022-03-14
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: kunze-medien

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

kunze-medien kunze law UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.1
Fixed in: 2.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy kunze-law || rpm -q kunze-law || kunze-law --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kunze-law
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade kunze-law
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-2022-0674?

kunze law: upgrade to 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0674 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0674 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-2022-0674 affect?

CVE-2022-0674 affects kunze law. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Kunze Law WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not escape its 'E-Mail Error "From" Address' settings, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

How urgent is CVE-2022-0674?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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