PatchTheCVECVE-2022-36791: Authenticated (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Awesome UG Torro Forms plugin
CVE-2022-36791 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting torro forms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Authenticated (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Awesome UG Torro Forms plugin <= 1.0.16 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 | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-09-23 |
| 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-2022-36791?
torro forms: upgrade to newer than 1.0.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-36791 being exploited?
CVE-2022-36791 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-2022-36791 affect?
CVE-2022-36791 affects torro forms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Authenticated (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Awesome UG Torro Forms plugin <= 1.0.16 at WordPress.
How urgent is CVE-2022-36791?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.