CVE-2022-4676: The OSM WordPress plugin through 6.01 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes, which cou

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4676?

openstreetmap: upgrade to newer than 6.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4676 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4676 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-2022-4676 affect?

CVE-2022-4676 affects openstreetmap. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The OSM WordPress plugin through 6.01 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-4676?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-4676 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting openstreetmap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The OSM WordPress plugin through 6.01 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.

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	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-05-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: openstreetmap

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-30 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openstreetmap openstreetmap UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.01

Fixed in: newer than 6.01

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openstreetmap || rpm -q openstreetmap || openstreetmap --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openstreetmap

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openstreetmap

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-2022-4676?

openstreetmap: upgrade to newer than 6.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4676 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4676 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-2022-4676 affect?

CVE-2022-4676 affects openstreetmap. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The OSM WordPress plugin through 6.01 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.

How urgent is CVE-2022-4676?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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