PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4485: The Page-list WordPress plugin before 5.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before
CVE-2022-4485 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting page-list. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Page-list WordPress plugin before 5.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high privilege users such as 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 | 2023-01-23 |
| 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-2022-4485?
page-list: upgrade to 5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4485 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4485 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-2022-4485 affect?
CVE-2022-4485 affects page-list. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Page-list WordPress plugin before 5.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scriptin
How urgent is CVE-2022-4485?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference