CVE-2022-1842: The OpenBook Book Data WordPress plugin through 3.5.2 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its sett

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1842?

openbook book data: upgrade to newer than 3.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1842 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1842 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-2022-1842 affect?

CVE-2022-1842 affects openbook book data. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The OpenBook Book Data WordPress plugin through 3.5.2 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1842?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1842 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting openbook book data. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The OpenBook Book Data WordPress plugin through 3.5.2 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 as well

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: openbook book data project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-27 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openbook book data project openbook book data UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.5.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openbook-book-data || rpm -q openbook-book-data || openbook-book-data --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openbook-book-data

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openbook-book-data

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-1842?

openbook book data: upgrade to newer than 3.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1842 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1842 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-2022-1842 affect?

CVE-2022-1842 affects openbook book data. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The OpenBook Book Data WordPress plugin through 3.5.2 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

How urgent is CVE-2022-1842?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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