PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1228: The Opensea WordPress plugin before 1.0.3 does not sanitize and escape some of its settings, like its "Referer
CVE-2022-1228 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting opeansea. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Opensea WordPress plugin before 1.0.3 does not sanitize and escape some of its settings, like its "Referer address" field, 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 | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-04-25 |
| 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-2022-1228?
opeansea: upgrade to 1.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1228 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1228 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-2022-1228 affect?
CVE-2022-1228 affects opeansea. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Opensea WordPress plugin before 1.0.3 does not sanitize and escape some of its settings, like its "Referer address" field, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capa
How urgent is CVE-2022-1228?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference