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CVE-2022-1396: The Donorbox WordPress plugin before 7.1.7 does not sanitise and escape its Campaign URL settings before outpu

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MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1396 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting donorbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Donorbox WordPress plugin before 7.1.7 does not sanitise and escape its Campaign URL settings before outputting it in an attribute, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.8 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2022-04-25
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: donorbox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

donorbox donorbox UPGRADE
Affected: < 7.1.7
Fixed in: 7.1.7
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy donorbox || rpm -q donorbox || donorbox --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade donorbox
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade donorbox
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2022-1396?

donorbox: upgrade to 7.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1396 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1396 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-2022-1396 affect?

CVE-2022-1396 affects donorbox. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Donorbox WordPress plugin before 7.1.7 does not sanitise and escape its Campaign URL settings before outputting it in an attribute, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed

How urgent is CVE-2022-1396?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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