CVE-2022-1265: The BulletProof Security WordPress plugin before 6.1 does not sanitize and escape some of its CAPTCHA settings

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1265?

bulletproof security: upgrade to 6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1265 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1265 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-2022-1265 affect?

CVE-2022-1265 affects bulletproof security. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The BulletProof Security WordPress plugin before 6.1 does not sanitize and escape some of its CAPTCHA settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1265?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1265 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting bulletproof security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The BulletProof Security WordPress plugin before 6.1 does not sanitize and escape some of its CAPTCHA settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html 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	2022-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ait-pro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-16 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ait-pro bulletproof security UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.1

Fixed in: 6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bulletproof-security || rpm -q bulletproof-security || bulletproof-security --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bulletproof-security

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bulletproof-security

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-2022-1265?

bulletproof security: upgrade to 6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1265 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1265 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-2022-1265 affect?

CVE-2022-1265 affects bulletproof security. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The BulletProof Security WordPress plugin before 6.1 does not sanitize and escape some of its CAPTCHA settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

How urgent is CVE-2022-1265?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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