PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1192: The Turn off all comments WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape the rows parameter before
CVE-2022-1192 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting turn off all comments. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Turn off all comments WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape the rows parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.0% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-05-23 |
| 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-2022-1192?
turn off all comments: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1192 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1192 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-2022-1192 affect?
CVE-2022-1192 affects turn off all comments. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Turn off all comments WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape the rows parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How urgent is CVE-2022-1192?
Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference