PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1559: The Clipr WordPress plugin through 1.2.3 does not sanitise and escape its API Key settings before outputting i
CVE-2022-1559 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting clipr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Clipr WordPress plugin through 1.2.3 does not sanitise and escape its API Key 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 score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 37%) |
| 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-2022-1559?
clipr: upgrade to newer than 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1559 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1559 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-2022-1559 affect?
CVE-2022-1559 affects clipr. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Clipr WordPress plugin through 1.2.3 does not sanitise and escape its API Key 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-2022-1559?
Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference