CVE-2022-2541: The uContext for Amazon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Cross-Site Scripti

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2541?

ucontext for amazon: upgrade to newer than 3.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2541 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2541 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-2022-2541 affect?

CVE-2022-2541 affects ucontext for amazon. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The uContext for Amazon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including 3.9.1. This is due to missing nonce validation in the ~/app/sites/ajax/actions/keyword_save.ph

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2541?

Priority 49/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2022-2541 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ucontext for amazon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The uContext for Amazon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including 3.9.1. This is due to missing nonce validation in the ~/app/sites/ajax/actions/keyword_save.php file that is called via the doAjax() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: summitmediaconcepts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-06 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

summitmediaconcepts ucontext for amazon UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.9.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ucontext-for-amazon || rpm -q ucontext-for-amazon || ucontext-for-amazon --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ucontext-for-amazon

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ucontext-for-amazon

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-2022-2541?

ucontext for amazon: upgrade to newer than 3.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2541 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2541 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-2022-2541 affect?

CVE-2022-2541 affects ucontext for amazon. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The uContext for Amazon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including 3.9.1. This is due to missing nonce validation in the ~/app/sites/ajax/actions/keyword_save.ph

How urgent is CVE-2022-2541?

Priority 49/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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