CVE-2022-1152: The Menubar WordPress plugin before 5.8 does not sanitise and escape the command parameter before outputting i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1152?

menubar: upgrade to 5.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1152 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1152 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-2022-1152 affect?

CVE-2022-1152 affects menubar. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Menubar WordPress plugin before 5.8 does not sanitise and escape the command parameter before outputting it back in the response via the menubar AJAX action (available to any authenticated users), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scrip

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1152?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1152 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting menubar. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Menubar WordPress plugin before 5.8 does not sanitise and escape the command parameter before outputting it back in the response via the menubar AJAX action (available to any authenticated users), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: menubar

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-25 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

menubar menubar UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.8

Fixed in: 5.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy menubar || rpm -q menubar || menubar --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade menubar

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade menubar

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1152?

menubar: upgrade to 5.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1152 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1152 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-2022-1152 affect?

CVE-2022-1152 affects menubar. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Menubar WordPress plugin before 5.8 does not sanitise and escape the command parameter before outputting it back in the response via the menubar AJAX action (available to any authenticated users), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scrip

How urgent is CVE-2022-1152?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-36687 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Andrea Tarantini Menubar plugin <= 5.8.2 versions.

References

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