PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4028: The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'postitem' paramete
CVE-2022-4028 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting simple\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'postitem' parameter manipulated during the profile-save action when modifying a profile signature in versions up to, and including, 6.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping that makes injecting object and embed tags possible. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber to inject a
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-11-29 |
| 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-2022-4028?
simple\: upgrade to newer than 6.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4028 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4028 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-2022-4028 affect?
CVE-2022-4028 affects simple\. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'postitem' parameter manipulated during the profile-save action when modifying a profile signature in versions up to, and including, 6.8 due to insuf
How urgent is CVE-2022-4028?
Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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