PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1645: The Amazon Link WordPress plugin through 3.2.10 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could
CVE-2022-1645 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting amazon link. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Amazon Link WordPress plugin through 3.2.10 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- On your watchlist
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 | 2022-05-30 |
| 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-2022-1645?
amazon link: upgrade to newer than 3.2.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1645 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1645 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-2022-1645 affect?
CVE-2022-1645 affects amazon link. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Amazon Link WordPress plugin through 3.2.10 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.
How urgent is CVE-2022-1645?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist