CVE-2022-1001: The WP Downgrade WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 only perform client side validation of its "WordPress Target Ve

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1001?

wp downgrade: upgrade to 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1001 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1001 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-2022-1001 affect?

CVE-2022-1001 affects wp downgrade. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The WP Downgrade WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 only perform client side validation of its "WordPress Target Version" settings, but does not sanitise and escape it server side, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Sit

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1001?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1001 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting wp downgrade. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Downgrade WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 only perform client side validation of its "WordPress Target Version" settings, but does not sanitise and escape it server side, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
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	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp downgrade project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-18 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp downgrade project wp downgrade UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.3

Fixed in: 1.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-downgrade || rpm -q wp-downgrade || wp-downgrade --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-downgrade

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-downgrade

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-2022-1001?

wp downgrade: upgrade to 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1001 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1001 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-2022-1001 affect?

CVE-2022-1001 affects wp downgrade. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The WP Downgrade WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 only perform client side validation of its "WordPress Target Version" settings, but does not sanitise and escape it server side, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Sit

How urgent is CVE-2022-1001?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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