CVE-2022-37335: Authenticated (author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WHA's Word Search Puzzles game plug

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-37335?

word search puzzles: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-37335 being exploited?

CVE-2022-37335 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-2022-37335 affect?

CVE-2022-37335 affects word search puzzles. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Authenticated (author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WHA's Word Search Puzzles game plugin <= 2.0.1 at WordPress.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-37335?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-37335 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting word search puzzles. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authenticated (author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WHA's Word Search Puzzles game plugin <= 2.0.1 at WordPress.

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 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: webhelpagency

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-09 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webhelpagency word search puzzles UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy word-search-puzzles || rpm -q word-search-puzzles || word-search-puzzles --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade word-search-puzzles

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade word-search-puzzles

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-2022-37335?

word search puzzles: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-37335 being exploited?

CVE-2022-37335 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-2022-37335 affect?

CVE-2022-37335 affects word search puzzles. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Authenticated (author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WHA's Word Search Puzzles game plugin <= 2.0.1 at WordPress.

How urgent is CVE-2022-37335?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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