PatchTheCVECVE-2022-0737: The Text Hover WordPress plugin before 4.2 does not sanitize and escape the text to hover, which could allow h
CVE-2022-0737 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting text hover. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Text Hover WordPress plugin before 4.2 does not sanitize and escape the text to hover, which could allow high privilege users 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 score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-04-18 |
| 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-2022-0737?
text hover: upgrade to 4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-0737 being exploited?
CVE-2022-0737 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-2022-0737 affect?
CVE-2022-0737 affects text hover. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Text Hover WordPress plugin before 4.2 does not sanitize and escape the text to hover, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
How urgent is CVE-2022-0737?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference