CVE-2022-1689: The Note Press WordPress plugin through 0.1.10 does not sanitise and escape the Update parameter before using

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1689?

note press: upgrade to newer than 0.1.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1689 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1689 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-2022-1689 affect?

CVE-2022-1689 affects note press. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). The Note Press WordPress plugin through 0.1.10 does not sanitise and escape the Update parameter before using it in a SQL statement when updating a note via the admin dashboard, leading to an SQL injection

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1689?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.7UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1689 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting note press. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Note Press WordPress plugin through 0.1.10 does not sanitise and escape the Update parameter before using it in a SQL statement when updating a note via the admin dashboard, leading to an SQL injection

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: datainterlock

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

datainterlock note press UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.1.10

Fixed in: newer than 0.1.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy note-press || rpm -q note-press || note-press --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade note-press

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade note-press

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-2022-1689?

note press: upgrade to newer than 0.1.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1689 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1689 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-2022-1689 affect?

CVE-2022-1689 affects note press. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). The Note Press WordPress plugin through 0.1.10 does not sanitise and escape the Update parameter before using it in a SQL statement when updating a note via the admin dashboard, leading to an SQL injection

How urgent is CVE-2022-1689?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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