CVE-2022-2627: The Newspaper WordPress theme before 12 does not sanitise a parameter before outputting it back in an HTML att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2627?

newspaper: upgrade to 12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2627 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2627 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-2022-2627 affect?

CVE-2022-2627 affects newspaper. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Newspaper WordPress theme before 12 does not sanitise a parameter before outputting it back in an HTML attribute via an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2627?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-2627 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting newspaper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Newspaper WordPress theme before 12 does not sanitise a parameter before outputting it back in an HTML attribute via an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-10-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: tagdiv

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-31 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tagdiv newspaper UPGRADE

Affected: < 12

Fixed in: 12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newspaper || rpm -q newspaper || newspaper --version

2. UPGRADE to 12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade newspaper

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade newspaper

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Newspaper < 12 - Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-2627?

newspaper: upgrade to 12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2627 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2627 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-2022-2627 affect?

CVE-2022-2627 affects newspaper. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Newspaper WordPress theme before 12 does not sanitise a parameter before outputting it back in an HTML attribute via an AJAX action, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.

How urgent is CVE-2022-2627?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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