PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1787: The Sideblog WordPress plugin through 6.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which
CVE-2022-1787 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting sideblog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Sideblog WordPress plugin through 6.0 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 |
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-2022-1787?
sideblog: upgrade to newer than 6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1787 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1787 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-2022-1787 affect?
CVE-2022-1787 affects sideblog. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Sideblog WordPress plugin through 6.0 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 l
How urgent is CVE-2022-1787?
Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference