PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1267: The BMI BMR Calculator WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not sanitise and escape arbitrary POST data before ou
CVE-2022-1267 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting bmi bmr calculator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The BMI BMR Calculator WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not sanitise and escape arbitrary POST data before outputting it back in the response, 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 | 0.9% (top 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-05-16 |
| 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-2022-1267?
bmi bmr calculator: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1267 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1267 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-2022-1267 affect?
CVE-2022-1267 affects bmi bmr calculator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The BMI BMR Calculator WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not sanitise and escape arbitrary POST data before outputting it back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How urgent is CVE-2022-1267?
Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference