PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1541: The Video Slider WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not sanitize or escape some of its video settings, which c
CVE-2022-1541 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting video slider. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Video Slider WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not sanitize or escape some of its video settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even 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 | 2022-06-08 |
| 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-2022-1541?
video slider: upgrade to 1.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1541 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1541 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-2022-1541 affect?
CVE-2022-1541 affects video slider. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Video Slider WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not sanitize or escape some of its video settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed
How urgent is CVE-2022-1541?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference