PatchTheCVECVE-2022-45839: Auth
CVE-2022-45839 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wha puzzle. 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 WHA WHA Puzzle plugin <= 1.0.9 versions.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 68%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-04-18 |
| 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-2022-45839?
wha puzzle: upgrade to newer than 1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-45839 being exploited?
CVE-2022-45839 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-2022-45839 affect?
CVE-2022-45839 affects wha puzzle. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WHA WHA Puzzle plugin <= 1.0.9 versions.
How urgent is CVE-2022-45839?
Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action