PatchTheCVECVE-2022-2409: The Rough Chart WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not properly escape chart data label, which could allow hi
CVE-2022-2409 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting rough chart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Rough Chart WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not properly escape chart data label, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
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 | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-08-08 |
| 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-2022-2409?
rough chart: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-2409 being exploited?
CVE-2022-2409 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-2022-2409 affect?
CVE-2022-2409 affects rough chart. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Rough Chart WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not properly escape chart data label, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
How urgent is CVE-2022-2409?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference