PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1095: The Mihdan: No External Links WordPress plugin before 5.0.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings,
CVE-2022-1095 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting no external links project. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Mihdan: No External Links WordPress plugin before 5.0.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
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 | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-06-27 |
| 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-2022-1095?
no external links project: upgrade to 5.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1095 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1095 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-2022-1095 affect?
CVE-2022-1095 affects no external links project. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Mihdan: No External Links WordPress plugin before 5.0.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html
How urgent is CVE-2022-1095?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference