PatchTheCVECVE-2022-2887: The WP Server Health Stats WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not escape some of its settings, which could all
CVE-2022-2887 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting wp server health stats. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP Server Health Stats WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not escape some of its settings, 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 | 0.7% (top 48%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-09-16 |
| 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-2022-2887?
wp server health stats: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-2887 being exploited?
CVE-2022-2887 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-2022-2887 affect?
CVE-2022-2887 affects wp server health stats. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The WP Server Health Stats WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
How urgent is CVE-2022-2887?
Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference