CVE-2022-28612: Improper Access Control vulnerability leading to multiple Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Stor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-28612?

custom popup builder: upgrade to newer than 1.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-28612 being exploited?

CVE-2022-28612 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-2022-28612 affect?

CVE-2022-28612 affects custom popup builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Improper Access Control vulnerability leading to multiple Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Muneeb's Custom Popup Builder plugin <= 1.3.1 at WordPress.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-28612?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-28612 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting custom popup builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Access Control vulnerability leading to multiple Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Muneeb's Custom Popup Builder plugin <= 1.3.1 at WordPress.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-284
Published	2022-06-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: custom popup builder project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

custom popup builder project custom popup builder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy custom-popup-builder || rpm -q custom-popup-builder || custom-popup-builder --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade custom-popup-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade custom-popup-builder

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-2022-28612?

custom popup builder: upgrade to newer than 1.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-28612 being exploited?

CVE-2022-28612 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-2022-28612 affect?

CVE-2022-28612 affects custom popup builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Improper Access Control vulnerability leading to multiple Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Muneeb's Custom Popup Builder plugin <= 1.3.1 at WordPress.

How urgent is CVE-2022-28612?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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