CVE-2022-1913: The Add Post URL WordPress plugin through 2.1.0 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1913?

add post url: upgrade to newer than 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1913 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1913 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-2022-1913 affect?

CVE-2022-1913 affects add post url. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Add Post URL WordPress plugin through 2.1.0 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1913?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1913 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting add post url. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Add Post URL WordPress plugin through 2.1.0 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	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: add post url 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

add post url project add post url UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy add-post-url || rpm -q add-post-url || add-post-url --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade add-post-url

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade add-post-url

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-2022-1913?

add post url: upgrade to newer than 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1913 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1913 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-2022-1913 affect?

CVE-2022-1913 affects add post url. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Add Post URL WordPress plugin through 2.1.0 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

How urgent is CVE-2022-1913?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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