CVE-2022-3440: The Rock Convert WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 does not sanitise and escape an URL before outputting it back

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3440?

rock convert: upgrade to 2.11.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3440 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3440 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-2022-3440 affect?

CVE-2022-3440 affects rock convert. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Rock Convert WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 does not sanitise and escape an URL before outputting it back in an attribute when a specific widget is present on a page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-3440?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-3440 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting rock convert. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Rock Convert WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 does not sanitise and escape an URL before outputting it back in an attribute when a specific widget is present on a page, 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	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-10-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: rockcontent

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 04:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rockcontent rock convert UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.11.0

Fixed in: 2.11.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rock-convert || rpm -q rock-convert || rock-convert --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rock-convert

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rock-convert

Note

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

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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-2022-3440?

rock convert: upgrade to 2.11.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3440 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3440 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-2022-3440 affect?

CVE-2022-3440 affects rock convert. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Rock Convert WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 does not sanitise and escape an URL before outputting it back in an attribute when a specific widget is present on a page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

How urgent is CVE-2022-3440?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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