CVE-2022-1567: The WP-JS plugin for WordPress contains a script called wp-js.php with the function wp_js_admin, that accepts

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1567?

wp-js: upgrade to newer than 2.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1567 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1567 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-2022-1567 affect?

CVE-2022-1567 affects wp-js. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WP-JS plugin for WordPress contains a script called wp-js.php with the function wp_js_admin, that accepts unvalidated user input and echoes it back to the user. This can be used for reflected Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1567?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1567 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting wp-js. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP-JS plugin for WordPress contains a script called wp-js.php with the function wp_js_admin, that accepts unvalidated user input and echoes it back to the user. This can be used for reflected Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 2.0.6.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-05-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wp-js project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-10 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-js project wp-js UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.6

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-js || rpm -q wp-js || wp-js --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-js

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-js

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1567?

wp-js: upgrade to newer than 2.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1567 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1567 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-2022-1567 affect?

CVE-2022-1567 affects wp-js. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WP-JS plugin for WordPress contains a script called wp-js.php with the function wp_js_admin, that accepts unvalidated user input and echoes it back to the user. This can be used for reflected Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and

How urgent is CVE-2022-1567?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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