PatchTheCVECVE-2022-40699: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dario Curvino Yasr – Yet Another Stars Rating plugin <= 3.1.2 vers
CVE-2022-40699 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting yasr - yet another stars rating. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dario Curvino Yasr – Yet Another Stars Rating plugin <= 3.1.2 versions.
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 | 0.4% (top 68%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-03-16 |
| 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-2022-40699?
yasr - yet another stars rating: upgrade to newer than 3.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-40699 being exploited?
CVE-2022-40699 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-2022-40699 affect?
CVE-2022-40699 affects yasr - yet another stars rating. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dario Curvino Yasr – Yet Another Stars Rating plugin <= 3.1.2 versions.
How urgent is CVE-2022-40699?
Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.