CVE-2022-1772: The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, w

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1772?

google places reviews: upgrade to 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1772 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1772 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-2022-1772 affect?

CVE-2022-1772 affects google places reviews. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, which is reflected on the site's administration panel. A malicious administrator could abuse this bug, in a multisite WordPress con

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1772?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1772 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting google places reviews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, which is reflected on the site's administration panel. A malicious administrator could abuse this bug, in a multisite WordPress configuration, to trick super-administrators into viewing the booby-trapped payload and taking over their account.

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	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: google places reviews 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

google places reviews project google places reviews UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.0

Fixed in: 2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy google-places-reviews || rpm -q google-places-reviews || google-places-reviews --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade google-places-reviews

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade google-places-reviews

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-2022-1772?

google places reviews: upgrade to 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1772 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1772 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-2022-1772 affect?

CVE-2022-1772 affects google places reviews. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Google Places Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly escape its Google API key setting, which is reflected on the site's administration panel. A malicious administrator could abuse this bug, in a multisite WordPress con

How urgent is CVE-2022-1772?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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