PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1393: The WP Subtitle WordPress plugin before 3.4.1 adds a subtitle field and provides a shortcode to display it via
CVE-2022-1393 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting wp subtitle. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP Subtitle WordPress plugin before 3.4.1 adds a subtitle field and provides a shortcode to display it via [wp_subtitle]. The subtitle is stored as a custom post meta with the key: "wps_subtitle", which is sanitized upon post save/update, however is not sanitized when updating it directly from the post meta update button (via AJAX) - and this makes the XSS exploitable by authenticated users with a role as low as contributor.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| 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 |
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-2022-1393?
wp subtitle: upgrade to 3.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1393 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1393 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-2022-1393 affect?
CVE-2022-1393 affects wp subtitle. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The WP Subtitle WordPress plugin before 3.4.1 adds a subtitle field and provides a shortcode to display it via [wp_subtitle]. The subtitle is stored as a custom post meta with the key: "wps_subtitle", which is sanitized upon post save/updat
How urgent is CVE-2022-1393?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference