CVE-2022-44590: Auth

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-44590?

simple video embedder: upgrade to newer than 2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-44590 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44590 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-2022-44590 affect?

CVE-2022-44590 affects simple video embedder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in James Lao's Simple Video Embedder plugin <= 2.2 on WordPress.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-44590?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-44590 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting simple video embedder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in James Lao's Simple Video Embedder plugin <= 2.2 on WordPress.

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 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-11-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: simple video embedder project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-09 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simple video embedder project simple video embedder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-video-embedder || rpm -q simple-video-embedder || simple-video-embedder --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-video-embedder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-video-embedder

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-2022-44590?

simple video embedder: upgrade to newer than 2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-44590 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44590 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-2022-44590 affect?

CVE-2022-44590 affects simple video embedder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in James Lao's Simple Video Embedder plugin <= 2.2 on WordPress.

How urgent is CVE-2022-44590?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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