CVE-2022-25617: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Code Snippets plugin <= 2.14.3 at WordPress via &orderby

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-25617?

code snippets: upgrade to newer than 2.14.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-25617 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25617 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-2022-25617 affect?

CVE-2022-25617 affects code snippets. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Code Snippets plugin <= 2.14.3 at WordPress via &orderby vulnerable parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-25617?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2022-25617 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting code snippets. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Code Snippets plugin <= 2.14.3 at WordPress via &orderby vulnerable parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-05-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: codesnippets

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-18 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codesnippets code snippets UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.14.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.14.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy code-snippets || rpm -q code-snippets || code-snippets --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.14.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade code-snippets

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade code-snippets

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-2022-25617?

code snippets: upgrade to newer than 2.14.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25617 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25617 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-2022-25617 affect?

CVE-2022-25617 affects code snippets. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Code Snippets plugin <= 2.14.3 at WordPress via &orderby vulnerable parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25617?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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