PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4478: The Font Awesome WordPress plugin before 4.3.2 does not validate and escapes some of its shortcode attributes
CVE-2022-4478 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting font awesome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Font Awesome WordPress plugin before 4.3.2 does not validate and escapes some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as a contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against logged-in admins.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
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 | 0.5% (top 59%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-01-16 |
| 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-2022-4478?
font awesome: upgrade to 4.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4478 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4478 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-2022-4478 affect?
CVE-2022-4478 affects font awesome. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Font Awesome WordPress plugin before 4.3.2 does not validate and escapes some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as a contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site
How urgent is CVE-2022-4478?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference