PatchTheCVECVE-2022-2340: The W-DALIL WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its fields, which could allow hi
CVE-2022-2340 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting w-dalil. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The W-DALIL WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its fields, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
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 | 2022-07-25 |
| 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-2022-2340?
w-dalil: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-2340 being exploited?
CVE-2022-2340 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-2022-2340 affect?
CVE-2022-2340 affects w-dalil. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The W-DALIL WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its fields, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed
How urgent is CVE-2022-2340?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference