CVE-2022-29418: Authenticated (admin user role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Mark Daniels Night Mode plugin <= 1.0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29418?

night mode: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-29418 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29418 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-2022-29418 affect?

CVE-2022-29418 affects night mode. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Authenticated (admin user role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Mark Daniels Night Mode plugin <= 1.0.0 on WordPress via vulnerable parameters: &ntmode_page_setting[enable-me], &ntmode_page_setting[bg-color], &ntmode_page_setting[t

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-29418?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-29418 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting night mode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authenticated (admin user role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Mark Daniels Night Mode plugin <= 1.0.0 on WordPress via vulnerable parameters: &ntmode_page_setting[enable-me], &ntmode_page_setting[bg-color], &ntmode_page_setting[txt-color], &ntmode_page_setting[anc_color].

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: night mode project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-25 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

night mode project night mode UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy night-mode || rpm -q night-mode || night-mode --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade night-mode

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade night-mode

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-2022-29418?

night mode: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29418 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29418 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-2022-29418 affect?

CVE-2022-29418 affects night mode. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Authenticated (admin user role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Mark Daniels Night Mode plugin <= 1.0.0 on WordPress via vulnerable parameters: &ntmode_page_setting[enable-me], &ntmode_page_setting[bg-color], &ntmode_page_setting[t

How urgent is CVE-2022-29418?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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