CVE-2022-1764: The WP-chgFontSize WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1764?

wp-chgfontsize: upgrade to newer than 1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1764 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1764 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-2022-1764 affect?

CVE-2022-1764 affects wp-chgfontsize. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The WP-chgFontSize WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1764?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1764 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting wp-chgfontsize. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP-chgFontSize WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to the lack of sanitisation and escaping

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp-chgfontsize project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-13 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-chgfontsize project wp-chgfontsize UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.8

Fixed in: newer than 1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-chgfontsize

Note

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

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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-2022-1764?

wp-chgfontsize: upgrade to newer than 1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1764 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1764 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-2022-1764 affect?

CVE-2022-1764 affects wp-chgfontsize. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The WP-chgFontSize WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack and lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to

How urgent is CVE-2022-1764?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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