CVE-2022-3506: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository barrykooij/related-posts-for-wp prior to 2.1.3.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3506?

related posts: upgrade to 2.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3506 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3506 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-2022-3506 affect?

CVE-2022-3506 affects related posts. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository barrykooij/related-posts-for-wp prior to 2.1.3.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-3506?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-3506 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting related posts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository barrykooij/related-posts-for-wp prior to 2.1.3.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: never5

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-14 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

never5 related posts UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.3

Fixed in: 2.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy related-posts || rpm -q related-posts || related-posts --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade related-posts

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade related-posts

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 Related Posts <2.1.3 - Stored 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-2022-3506?

related posts: upgrade to 2.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3506 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3506 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-2022-3506 affect?

CVE-2022-3506 affects related posts. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository barrykooij/related-posts-for-wp prior to 2.1.3.

How urgent is CVE-2022-3506?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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