PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1395: The Easy FAQ with Expanding Text WordPress plugin through 3.2.8.3.1 does not sanitise and escape its settings,
CVE-2022-1395 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting easy faq with expanding text. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Easy FAQ with Expanding Text WordPress plugin through 3.2.8.3.1 does not sanitise and escape its settings, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks 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 | 2022-05-30 |
| 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-2022-1395?
easy faq with expanding text: upgrade to newer than 3.2.8.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1395 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1395 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-2022-1395 affect?
CVE-2022-1395 affects easy faq with expanding text. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Easy FAQ with Expanding Text WordPress plugin through 3.2.8.3.1 does not sanitise and escape its settings, allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks when unfiltered_html is disallowed
How urgent is CVE-2022-1395?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference