CVE-2022-1338: The Easily Generate Rest API Url WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not escape some of its settings, allowing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1338?

easily generate rest api: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1338 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1338 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-2022-1338 affect?

CVE-2022-1338 affects easily generate rest api. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Easily Generate Rest API Url WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not escape some of its settings, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1338?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1338 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting easily generate rest api. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Easily Generate Rest API Url WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not escape some of its settings, allowing high privilege users such as admin 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	2022-05-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: commonninja

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-09 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

commonninja easily generate rest api UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easily-generate-rest-api || rpm -q easily-generate-rest-api || easily-generate-rest-api --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade easily-generate-rest-api

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easily-generate-rest-api

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-2022-1338?

easily generate rest api: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1338 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1338 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-2022-1338 affect?

CVE-2022-1338 affects easily generate rest api. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Easily Generate Rest API Url WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not escape some of its settings, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

How urgent is CVE-2022-1338?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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