PatchTheCVECVE-2022-40215: Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Tabs plugin <= 3.7.1 at WordPress.
CVE-2022-40215 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.4) affecting tabs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Tabs plugin <= 3.7.1 at WordPress.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.4 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| 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-2022-40215?
tabs: upgrade to newer than 3.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-40215 being exploited?
CVE-2022-40215 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-2022-40215 affect?
CVE-2022-40215 affects tabs. Severity is low (CVSS 3.4). Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Tabs plugin <= 3.7.1 at WordPress.
How urgent is CVE-2022-40215?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.