PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1294: The IMDB info box WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitize and escape some of its settings, which could
CVE-2022-1294 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting imdb info box. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The IMDB info box WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitize and escape some of its settings, which could allow high-privileged 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 | 2022-05-30 |
| 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-2022-1294?
imdb info box: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1294 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1294 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-2022-1294 affect?
CVE-2022-1294 affects imdb info box. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The IMDB info box WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitize and escape some of its settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed
How urgent is CVE-2022-1294?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference