CVE-2022-1469: The FiboSearch WordPress plugin before 1.17.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1469?

fibosearch: upgrade to 1.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1469 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1469 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-2022-1469 affect?

CVE-2022-1469 affects fibosearch. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The FiboSearch WordPress plugin before 1.17.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html capability is disa

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1469?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1469 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting fibosearch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The FiboSearch WordPress plugin before 1.17.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks 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	2022-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: fibosearch

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-08 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fibosearch fibosearch UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.17.0

Fixed in: 1.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fibosearch || rpm -q fibosearch || fibosearch --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fibosearch

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fibosearch

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-2022-1469?

fibosearch: upgrade to 1.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1469 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1469 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-2022-1469 affect?

CVE-2022-1469 affects fibosearch. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The FiboSearch WordPress plugin before 1.17.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html capability is disa

How urgent is CVE-2022-1469?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-2450 MEDIUM 4.4 UPGRADE The FiboSearch - AJAX Search for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting

References

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